Danshui
in New Taipei City of Taipei, Taiwan

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
25.172 and 121.443 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 25° 10' 19" and E 121° 26' 34"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - TWD
Spoken languages:
Chinese, Chinese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:25 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Taipei
UTC/GMT offset: 8 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:22 am and 6:21 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-25.216 and -58.512 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Punta Pora
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Taiwan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Taiwan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Taiwan. Last Update: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Discover Danshui

Danshui in New Taipei City (Taipei) is a city in Taiwan a little north-west of Taipei, the country's capital city.

Local time in Danshui is now 07:25 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Taipei with an UTC offset of 8 hours. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of Danshui, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Taiwan is Taipei Songshan Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 16 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Taipei, Banqiao District, Taoyuan, Keelung and Yilan. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 76 °F

Morning Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 73 °F
Night Temperature 23°C / 73 °F
Chance of rainfall 15%
Air Humidity 78%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Friday, 26th of April 2024

23°C (74 °F)
23°C (74 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

27°C (81 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

32°C (89 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Mandarin Oriental Taipei

Address
4,5 mi
158 DUN HUA NORTH ROAD SONG SHAN DISTRICT
000105 Taipei
Taiwan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Fullon Hotel Tamsui Fishermen’s Wharf

Address
1,8 mi
83 Guanhai Rd.
25155 New Taipei
Taiwan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Dandy Hotel Tianmu Branch

Address
6,6 mi
No. 2, Lane 728, Sec. 6 Zhongshan N. Rd.
111 Taipei
Taiwan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Aloft Taipei Beitou

Address
6,0 mi
No. 1, Lane 300, Daye Road
11268 Taipei
Taiwan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Spring City Resort

Address
5,0 mi
No. 18, Youya Rd., Beitou Dist.
112 Taipei
Taiwan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Golden Tulip Residence New Taipei

Address
1,0 mi
No.16, Ln. 79, Danjin Rd.,
25161 Taipei
Taiwan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Asia Pacific Hotel

Address
0,7 mi
No 1 Ln 3 Sec 1 Zhongzheng East Road
251 New Taipei City
Taiwan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Park City Hotel Tamsui Taipei

Address
1,7 mi
No.91, Sec.2, Zhongzheng E. Rd.
25159 New Taipei
Taiwan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Grandee Taipei

Address
7,8 mi
No.102,Wenlin Rd.
11163 Taipei
Taiwan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:30
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Huashe Hotel

Address
3,6 mi
No.1, Ln. 53, Sec. 3, Zhongyang N. Rd.
11257 Taipei
Taiwan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

TRAVEL TAIWAN Tamsui old street and waterfront soft-serve ice cream 台灣旅遊淡水老街巨無霸霜淇淋

Published: October 29, 2013
Length: 28:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: shyejyh

251台灣新北市淡水區公明街80號ice cream.


Taiwan Trip 2011 - 18/9 Danshui Old Street 淡水老街

Published: September 28, 2011
Length: 40:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Alan Lim

We used around 5 hours walking this old shopping pedestrian street because there're too much to see and buy.


Waiting for boat to Danshui. December 14.

Published: March 19, 2015
Length: 11:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mak Koon Liang

Caught this musician playing on his special musical instrument.


20110314_淡水黃金水岸_夕陽渡船白鷺鷥

Published: March 19, 2011
Length: 15:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CHEN ALEX

淡水是個擁有400年歷史城鎮,古時候叫「滬尾」,今天稱淡水乃是因淡水河而來。遠在中國清朝時期,由於淡水位於淡水河出海口,因而成為北部船...


071230 淡水老街-小丑 part2

Published: May 26, 2008
Length: 29:28 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Heart Kindom

手藝不錯.


2014.03.16 淡水重建街 創意市集 練習版 by Vedfolnir

Published: April 03, 2014
Length: 39:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 林金亮

淡水重建老街創意市集© Vedfolnir Studio.


Ravioli cinesi - Shanghai

Published: October 26, 2013
Length: 28:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: tundrablu


Quail Egg Street Food in Tamsui, Taiwan (Video 3)

Published: December 06, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: John U


071230 淡水老街-小丑 part3

Published: May 26, 2008
Length: 43:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Heart Kindom

這邊人氣比較沒那麼旺喔XD.


淡水捷運 老街碼頭 20020829

Published: November 05, 2007
Length: 10:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jd wu

淡水捷運老街碼頭.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Fort Santo Domingo

Fuerte Santo Domingo or Fort San Domingo was originally a wooden fort built by the Spanish in 1629 at Tamsui on the northwestern coast of Taiwan.

Located at 25.175, 121.433 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Forts in Taiwan, Spanish East Indies, Military and war museums in Taiwan, 1629 establishments, Historic sites in Taiwan, Buildings and structures completed in 1644, Spanish Colonial architecture, Buildings and structures in New Taipei, Visitor attractions in New Taipei, Dutch Formosa

Aletheia University

Aletheia University is a university in Tamsui, New Taipei City, Taiwan founded by George Leslie Mackay as the Tamsui Oxford (University) College. It has close links to the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan, and is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in Taiwan.

Located at 25.1767, 121.435 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in New Taipei

Tamkang University

"TKU" redirects here. For the New Zealand football club, see Three Kings United, for an international airport in Finland, see Turku Airport, or for a Japanese television station in Kumamoto, see TV Kumamoto. Tamkang University 淡江大學 {{#invoke:InfoboxImage|InfoboxImage|image=TKU_logo.

Located at 25.175, 121.449 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Universities and colleges in New Taipei, Tamkang University

Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf

Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf is a very scenic spot at the western tip of Tamsui District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. Its predecessor was the "Tamsui Second Fishing Port" on the right bank of the Tamsui river estuary, an important fishing harbor in the early history of north Taiwan. The Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf is well known by its beautiful sunset and fresh seafood. While having sightseeing and leisure facilities, it still holds its functionality as a harbor for fishing boats.

Located at 25.183, 121.411 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of New Taipei, Visitor attractions in New Taipei

Tamsui Station

The Taipei Metro Tamsui Station (formerly Danshui Station and Tamshui Station) is located in Tamsui District, New Taipei, Taiwan. It is the terminal station of the Tamsui Line. The location of the station can be traced back to the same-named station of the now-defunct TRA Tamsui Line. Tamsui Station is the northernmost metro station in Taiwan.

Located at 25.1681, 121.445 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Taipei Metro stations in New Taipei, Railway stations opened in 1997, Railway stations opened in 1901, Railway stations closed in 1988

Tamkang University Maritime Museum

The Tamkang University Maritime Museum is a museum on sea navigation located on the campus of Tamkang University in Tamsui District, New Taipei City in Taiwan. The museum is located in a ship-like formed building which formerly served as a training center for future sailors on trading ships.

Located at 25.1735, 121.448 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Museums with year of establishment missing, Maritime museums, Museums in New Taipei, Tamkang University

Hongshulin Station

The Taipei Metro Hongshulin Station is located in the sea-side district of Tamsui in New Taipei, Taiwan. It is a station on the Tamsui Line. The location of station could be traced back the station of the same name on the now-defunct TRA Tamsui Line. The station is a planned terminus for the approved Danhai Line serving Danhai New Township.

Located at 25.1541, 121.459 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Taipei Metro stations in New Taipei, Railway stations opened in 1997

Tamsui District

Tamsui District (淡水區, formerly Danshui District and Tamshui Township) is a sea-side district in New Taipei City in northern Taiwan. It is named after the Tamsui River; the name means "fresh water". The town is popular as a site for viewing the sun setting into the Taiwan Strait. Though modest in size (population 130,105), the district is home to three universities and has a large role in Taiwanese culture.

Located at 25.1667, 121.433 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of New Taipei, Districts of New Taipei


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Tan-shui-chen, Danshuei, Danshui, Tan-shui, 淡水