Solo score 4 out of 5: Very comfortableMultiple sources agree · checked 2026-10
Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf & Lover's Bridge
淡水漁人碼頭・情人橋 · show this name to taxi drivers
A former fishing harbor at the mouth of the Tamsui River, now a waterfront promenade. Lover's Bridge, a white 196-meter footbridge across the harbor, is Tamsui's classic sunset spot, with the new Danjiang Bridge in view. It is free, open around the clock and easy to reach alone by bus, light rail or boat.
At a glance for one
Admission
Free
Free. Boats, light rail and shops are paid separately.
Hours
Open 24 hours
The harbor area is open 24 hours; shops are usually open 11:00-20:00. Boats run on their own timetable, so check the last sailing at the pier.
Time needed
1-1.5 hours
Booking
Not needed
Crowds
Avoid busy times
Minimum
None
Details can change. Check on site before you rely on hours, prices or payment.
How to visit, step by step
- Get there by bus R26 from Tamsui Station, by the Danhai Light Rail (change at Hongshulin and take the Blue Coastal Line, not the Green Mountain Line), or by boat from Tamsui Ferry Pier
- Walk along the harbor promenade to Lover's Bridge. Crossing takes about 3 minutes
- Stay for the sunset, then head back by light rail or bus. If you plan to take a boat back, check the last sailing first
- Waterfront shops are usually open about 11:00-20:00
- In typhoons or strong wind the bridge and waterfront can close. Lover's Bridge also closed for a few days in March 2026 for a safety check
Don't miss: Sunset from Lover's Bridge, looking out over the river mouth toward Danjiang Bridge.
Best time to go alone: Sunset on a weekday. Weekend evenings and summer event nights are the busiest.
Before you go
Four easy day trips into New Taipei by public transport, alone. Jiufen and Jinguashi, Shifen and the Pingxi Line, Tamsui and Bali, and the North Coast, with how to get there, what to eat on your own and when to head back.
Read: Day trips from Taipei on your own →Getting there
Getting there: From Tamsui (R28): bus R26 to Fisherman's Wharf, about 16 min. Or change at Hongshulin (R27) to the Danhai Light Rail Blue Coastal Line and ride to Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf Station. Boats also run from Tamsui Ferry Pier.
No. 199, Guanhai Rd., Tamsui Dist., New Taipei City (Fisherman's Wharf)
新北市淡水區觀海路199號（淡水漁人碼頭）
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Sources & checks
Multiple sources agree · 2026-10
- Official visitor information (newtaipei.travel)
- Official visitor information (ntpc.gov.tw)
- Official visitor information (taiwan.net.tw)
- Blog (taiwanobsessed.com)
No sponsorship disclosed in the sources we checked.
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