🌞🚢 Summer Day Trip: Bali & Tamsui Itinerary

#summervacay
(Escape Taipei’s heat with river breezes, sunsets, and street snacks!)

Morning: Bali’s Riverside Bliss

8:30 AM – Ferry from Tamsui to Bali (10-min ride, ~NTD 50).
9:00 AM – Bali Left Bank Park
Rent a bike (NTD 100/hr) and cruise the riverside trail.
Stop at Shihsanhang Museum (free entry; cool AC + archaeology exhibits).
11:00 AM – Bali Traditional Market
Try "Bali Thick Soup" (八里厚切湯) and grilled squid.
Midday: Tamsui’s Historic Streets

12:30 PM – Ferry back to Tamsui (or take bus R22).
1:00 PM – Lunch at Tamsui Old Street
Must-eats:
Iron Egg (鐵蛋) – Chewy, soy-braised eggs.
Fish Crackers (魚酥) – Crispy and addictive.
Aiyu Jelly (愛玉冰) – Icy summer refresher.
2:30 PM – Fort San Domingo
Explore the 17th-century Dutch fort (NTD 80 entry).
Afternoon: Sunset & Souvenirs

4:00 PM – Fisherman’s Wharf
Walk the Lover’s Bridge (情人橋) and sip coffee at Starbucks with a sea view.
5:30 PM – Golden Hour at Tamsui Pier
Watch sundown over the river with street performers.
Evening: Night Market Feasts

7:00 PM – Tamsui Night Market
Dinner picks:
Tamsui Agei (阿給) – Stuffed tofu pockets.
Shrimp Rolls (蝦捲) – Crispy and piping hot.
🌊 Summer Highlights:

✅ Tamsui River Cruise (NTD 200; evening lights tour available).
✅ Bike Path Views: Pedal past mangrove wetlands.
✅ Limited Summer Treats: Mango shaved ice at 文化阿給.

📌 Pro Tips:

Transport: MRT Tamsui Station (Red Line) + ferry/bus to Bali.
Avoid Weekends: Crowded! Weekdays are quieter.
Packing: Sunscreen, hat, reusable cup (for endless bubble tea).
"Bali-Tamsui isn’t just a day out—it’s a love letter to Taiwan’s riverside charm." Ready to chase the sunset? 🌅🚲