Dadaocheng Wharf

The Dadaocheng Wharf (Chinese: 大稻埕碼頭; pinyin: Dàdàochéng Mǎtóu) is a wharf in Twatutia, Datong, Taipei, Taiwan.

Dadaocheng Wharf
大稻埕碼頭
Taiwan
Location
LocationDatong, Taipei, Taiwan
Coordinates25°3′23.4″N 121°30′26.9″E
Details
Type of harborWharf

History
Dadaocheng Wharf in the 1940s

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

Four boat departures daily on weekends; Weekday service for groups with advance appointment or for 10 or more individual passengers. Departure times are affected by river tides so please call ahead for updated service schedules.

See also

References
  1. "Dadaocheng Wharf". Travel Taipei. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
  2. "Dadaocheng Wharf". Guide to Taipei. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  3. "Dadaocheng Wharf". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
  4. Tsai, Leon. "Dadaocheng Wharf". Travel King. Retrieved 19 April 2017.


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