The Dadaocheng Wharf () is a

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Dadaocheng Dadaocheng is an area in Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan. It was also known as Twatutia (a transliteration of the Taiwanese Hokkien ''Tuā-tiū-tiânn''), Daitōtei during Japanese rule, and Tataocheng (Mandarin) during the Kuomintang era. ...

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History

Located near the No. 5 Water Gate on the banks of the

Tamsui River The Tamsui River (alternatively Danshui River, ) is the third longest river in Taiwan after Zhuoshui River and Gaoping River, with a total length of , flowing through Hsinchu County, Taoyuan, Taipei and New Taipei City. It is located in the ...

, 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

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, the activities around the area declined. In 2005, the

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revived the area as a tourism destination, bicycling spot, and departure point for boat tours along the Tamsui River.

Architecture

The area surrounding the wharf is equipped with bicycle paths along the Tamsui River.

Destinations

Boats departing from the wharf head to

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during the weekends.

Transportation

The wharf is accessible within walking distance north of Beimen Station of

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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.

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