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Danshui

Taipei, Taiwan · Asia

About Danshui

Danshui is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Sanzhi, 25km from Yehliu Geopark.

Danshui is a city located in Taipei, Taiwan. With a population of 189,271, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Danshui sits in Taiwan. It's in the Asia/Taipei time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Danshui to your route.

About Danshui

Tamsui District (Chinese: 淡水; pinyin: Dànshuǐ; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tām-chúi; Tâi-lô: Tām-tsuí) is a seaside district in New Taipei City, Taiwan adjacent to the Tamsui River and overlooking the Taiwan Strait. The name of the district means "fresh water" in Chinese. Although modest in size (population 205,706), Tamsui plays a

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What are the best things to do in Danshui?

Danshui offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Danshui located?

Danshui is located in Taipei, Taiwan, Asia. The coordinates are 25.1720 latitude, 121.4429 longitude.

What is the population of Danshui?

Danshui has a population of approximately 189,271 people, making it a city in Taiwan.

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Quick Information

Population
189,271
Continent
Asia
Country
Taiwan
Region
Taipei
Timezone
Asia/Taipei
Coordinates
25.1720, 121.4429

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Worth the detour from Danshui

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

National Palace Museum

Houses one of the world's largest collections of Chinese imperial artifacts, spanning nearly 8,000 years of history.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Taipei 101

Bamboo-inspired 508-metre supertall skyscraper that held the title of world's tallest building from 2004 to 2010.

20 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Yehliu Geopark

A cape of wave-eroded sandstone on Taiwan's north coast, where salt weathering has left mushroom rocks and honeycomb formations, including the slender Queen's Head.

25 km · about 30 min drive

waterfall

Shifen Waterfall

A 20 m curtain fall on the Keelung River, the widest in Taiwan, viewed from decks reached by suspension bridges. The nearby old street is where sky lanterns are released over the railway tracks.

37 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Jiufen Old Street

A hillside town with narrow lanes and red lanterns that inspired the setting of Spirited Away.

41 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Jinguashi

A former gold-mining settlement above Jiufen, quieter than its neighbour, with Japanese-era company housing, the Gold Museum and a giant ingot visitors may touch.

41 km · about 50 min drive

ancient ruins

Ōgon Shrine

The stone skeleton of a Japanese Shinto shrine built in 1933 for the Jinguashi miners, its roof long gone but pillars and torii still standing on an open hillside above the sea.

43 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Danshui

  • 76 kmTaiping MountainA former logging area in Yilan reached by a long mountain road, with cypress forest, a preserved forest railway and hot springs. Cloud often sits below the upper road.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Danshui.

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