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Situated in the last quarter of the North Coast Highway, Tanshui is one of the major cities of North Taiwan. Girdled by the Tanshui River in the south, the city has an interesting layout of streets that run parallel to the river and thus closely resemble those of Venice. To the east of the city is the Mt. Taton which gives the city a picturesque skyline. Tanshui had been a witness to an interesting history as the city fell under the reign of a number of empires. The Dutch, Spanish and French settlements left an indelible mark in the life and culture of Tanshui, though the city still holds on to its Chinese traditions. Attractions in Tanshui: Tanshui is sprinkled with remnants of its colonial past. A number of forts built by the Dutch, Spanish and the British stand today to bear the traits past settlements. San Domingo, a Spanish fort is a famous destination for the tourists and a British fort that has now been transformed into a museum also attracts a number of tourists. There are quite a few famous temples here like the Lungshan Temple, Herzhong Temple, Tamchian Church, Xingchung Temple, etc. The ancient relics of Mackay’s Grave and Octagonal Tower are also frequently visited destinations of Tanshui. Tanshui offers its tourists a beautiful landscape with its coast line and distant hills. The Mangrove (Hungshulin) Conservation Area, Cape Shihhu, and Chunglun Jetty gives some of the best views in the city.
The Taiwan Golf and Country Club built by the Japanese, is the first golf course in Taiwan. Tanshui has a number of restaurants and seafood stalls offering authentic coastal cuisines.
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