Dadaocheng Wharf
Wharf in Datong, Taipei, Taiwan
25°3′23.4″N 121°30′26.9″E / 25.056500°N 121.507472°E / 25.056500; 121.507472
The Dadaocheng Wharf (traditional Chinese: 大稻埕碼頭; simplified Chinese: 大稻埕码头; pinyin: Dàdàochéng Mǎtóu) is a wharf in Dadaocheng, Datong, Taipei, Taiwan.
History
Located near the No. 5 Water Gate on the banks of the Tamsui River, Dadaocheng Wharf thrived in earlier years as an entrepot for trade along the river. Tea, cotton and silk textiles were among the main products bought and sold here, attracting trading companies from across the western world. During the Japanese rule of Taiwan, the activities around the area declined.[1] In 2005, the Taipei City Government revived the area as a tourism destination, bicycling spot, and departure point for boat tours along the Tamsui River.[2]
Architecture
The area surrounding the wharf is equipped with bicycle paths along the Tamsui River.[3]
Destinations
Boats departing from the wharf head to Tamsui District in New Taipei during the weekends.[4]
Transportation
The wharf is accessible within walking distance north of Beimen Station of Taipei Metro.
Opening Times
The wharf has boat departures daily on weekends. There is also a weekday service available for groups with an advance appointment, and for 10 or more individual passengers.
See also
- Transportation in Taiwan
- Tourism in Taiwan
References
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