Danshui Old Street, Chinese: 淡水老街, Pinyin: Danshui Laojie
Picture of Danshui Old Street
Danshui is not only known for its historical sites (Ex. Fort Santo Domingo) and romantic attractions (Ex. Fisherman's Wharf), but also known for its diverse shops located on Danshui Old Street .
Danshui Old Street is located in Taipei County. A 5 minute walk from Danshui MRT station can surely fulfill your desire with its surrounded beautiful coffee shops and restaurants located next to the riverbanks. Besides, a variety of Taiwanese snacks and traditional dishes will surely arouse your appetite.
The street was renovated and broadened in the year 2000. The smooth walking paths next to the river with numerous shops provide visitors a more comfortable place to enjoy the visit. Visitors are also recommended to enjoy a short cruise ride to Bali or Fisherman’s Wharf from the wharf located in the center of Danshui Old Street. The cruise ride will provide you with beautiful sceneries of Danshui River.
Taiwanese snacks which you might want to give it a try will be plum juice, fish ball soup, oily bean curd (Ah Gei), iron egg, fried fish crackers,etc. If you are considering having a regular meal here at a restaurant, there are some seafood restaurants as well. The shops are opened till late night; visitors have no worries if they are looking for something to eat late while staying over at Danshui.