Tamsui Ferry Terminal Introduction
Tamsui, formerly known as Huwei, is the vital lifeline of Bali, referring to the fishing facilities at the river's end. The Tamsui Ferry Terminal is located on the right bank of the Tamsui River estuary, and it is an important settlement in the history of northern Taiwan's development. When the Portuguese occupied Taiwan, they praised Tamsui as the birthplace of Formosa. In the early years after Taiwan's restoration, there were ferry routes not only from Tamsui to Bali but also from Shilin to Luzhou and from Guandu to Shizi Mountain. However, after the completion of the Guandu Bridge in October 1983, the ferry service gradually declined, with only the Tamsui to Bali ferry continuing operations. In response to the launch of the inland blue highway, the Tamsui passenger ferry terminal was completed in July 2004, with a floating dock design that facilitates the docking of sightseeing boats, greatly enhancing the tourism benefits of Tamsui's shipping industry. The best way to travel to Bali is by taking the ferry, as the blue highway symbolizes a lively and water-friendly lifestyle and continues the classic route since the Japanese occupation era. Arriving at Tamsui Ferry Terminal for a walk and rest in the evening, the sunset casts a shimmering light over the river, with the distant Guanyin Mountain resembling a gigantic landscape painting occupying the entire view. Taking the ferry from here to Bali or Fisherman's Wharf is quite quick and convenient, and enjoying the scenery of Tamsui riverside and the distant Guandu Bridge from the ferry presents a unique perspective.
