Tamsui Customs Wharf, on the Tamsui River in New Taipei City, was an important customs station during the Qing Dynasty and a 19th-century port where the British managed customs administration. The 150-metre wharf was built with stones from Guanyin Mountain. Walk along the waterfront for river views, then stay for sunset. Food stalls and restaurants line the area, though shops by the river can cost more than those on Old Street.
A 19th-century customs port
Tamsui Customs Wharf, also known as 淡水海關碼頭, was an important port in the 19th century. The British established a boathouse here and controlled customs administration at the wharf. Its history reaches back to the Qing Dynasty, when Tamsui’s waterfront served as a customs station.
The wharf stretches for 150 metres and was built with stones from Guanyin Mountain. Its position beside the river makes the site a place to see Tamsui’s maritime past in its setting.
Walking along the waterfront
The wharf is about a 30-minute walk from Tamsui MRT station to the old customs house. The riverside path is intended mainly for pedestrians, but motorcyclists and cyclists also use it, so stay alert as you walk.
Restaurants and food stalls are nearby. Shops along the river can be more expensive than those on Old Street; market areas are another option for lower-cost meals. Musical events sometimes take place in the area.
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How do you get to Tamsui Customs Wharf from the MRT station?
The walk from Tamsui MRT station to the old customs house takes about 30 minutes.
What is the history of Tamsui Customs Wharf?
It was an important customs station during the Qing Dynasty and a 19th-century port where the British managed customs administration.
When is a good time to visit?
Sunset is a good time to visit for views over the Tamsui River.
