Tamsui Old Street Introduction
Reconstruction Street is the first commercial street in Tamsui, where many notable figures from the political, financial, and educational sectors have resided. Originally a historical street stretching 500 to 600 meters, this step community built along the mountainside was once the thriving main street during the Huwei Street era. From the late 19th century to the mid-20th century, it flourished, making it the best street for visitors to experience the flavor of Tamsui’s mountain town. While the bustling Zhongzheng Road is often recognized as the old street in Tamsui, the true "old" street, Reconstruction Street, lies just behind the Fuyou Temple on Zhongzheng Road. Initially known as Jiukan Street, it referred to the nine stores opened by Fujian immigrants, serving as Tamsui's first developed commercial street with a history of over 200 years. Only a temple away from the lively Zhongzheng Road, it boasts a graceful and tranquil character. Ascending the cobblestone path, historic houses rise in elevation along the slope. As commercial functions have shifted, Reconstruction Street has transformed into a new cultural and creative hotspot, where charming old houses meet vibrant murals, showcasing the historical stories of Tamsui. Enjoy an old-fashioned date in the Romance Alley, where physician and writer Wang Chang-Hsiung and painter Lin Yuzhu once walked hand in hand. Raise your hand to your forehead alongside the "thousand-mile eye" on Fuyou Temple, gazing at the picturesque views of Tamsui River and Guanyin Mountain, composing your own "If I Open the Doors and Windows of My Heart."
