Tamsui Old Street Introduction
From Tamsui MRT Station, turn right onto Zhongzheng Road and the adjoining Chongjian Street and Qingshui Street, and you will arrive at the famous Tamsui Old Street. Tamsui Old Street is not only a well-known tourist attraction in Taiwan but also attracts many foreign visitors. The streets are lined with a variety of bustling shops, featuring traditional snack shops and general stores, as well as trendy fashion and toy stores. A must-try delicacy in Tamsui is A-Gei, which is a direct translation from the Japanese term for oil tofu. It is made by hollowing out the center of the fried tofu filled with stir-fried glass noodles, soaked in braised sauce, sealed with fish paste, and then steamed, finally topped with sweet chili sauce or the store's unique secret sauce. Other signature snacks include fish balls, A-Po's Iron Eggs, and fish crisps, along with many historical sites to explore, ensuring that visitors will never tire of this area. Tamsui Old Street is divided into two sides: the outer side is the golden waterfront path along the Tamsui River, while the inner side is the traditional old street, also filled with lively shops. In the evening, you can enjoy a beautiful sunset over the sea from the golden waterfront path. Chongjian Street, which is located on the hillside and developed earlier, still has many wooden and brick old houses on both sides. At the end of the street, you can overlook the Tamsui River mouth from a height. Later, due to commercial development, another street parallel to Chongjian Street was formed, primarily centered around rice stores and rice milling, thus named "Rice Market" (now the northern section of Qingshui Street). It was not until the construction of the Qingshui Temple that Rice Market Street was renamed Qingshui Street. Continuing along Zhongzheng Road into the Old Street, you will encounter the statue park of Dr. Mackay, who had a significant influence on Tamsui, along with historical sites like Qingshui Temple, Fuyou Temple, Huwei Mackay Memorial Hospital, and Tamsui Church. In addition to seeking historical sights in the Old Street, the unique shops also make it a great place for shopping and enjoying delicious food.
