Recommended Routes for Three Scenic Spots: Secret Dating Spots & Riverside Night Views

Photo provided by / Xiao Feng - Wind’s Photography Fun -

This post will share photo spots in the Shizih area
In sequence, you’ll visit Fu’an Wharf -> Zhongshe Wharf -> Daitou Park

Spot Information
Fu’an Wharf
Navigation Coordinates: 25.096393,121.493673
Along the levee at Lane 177, Yanping North Road

You’ll first arrive at Fu’an Wharf, where many yachts and fishing boats dot the foreground
There’s no need to stake out a spot early, and it’s also a popular place to shoot sunsets
The sunset position varies by season, offering different compositions
This set was taken in February, with the sunset setting on the opposite bank in Luzhou

Fishing boats, yachts, and dragon boats can all serve as foreground subjects
There are also various compositions and framing options, quite diverse

The slanting light after sunset
The rays shining through the clouds are even more breathtaking

A lone boat paired with the setting sun
This set was taken in early November, with the sunset setting to the left of Guanyin Mountain

Yacht as the foreground

Suddenly the sky became densely overcast
The beautiful slanting light shining through the clouds

Although there was no chance for a sunset that day
The cloud formations were incredibly varied
The sky full of colorful clouds made one want to capture more

Walk up to Lane 177, Section 7, Yanping North Road, and turn left at the wall marked 社4 to reach Fu’an Wharf

Spot Information
Zhongshe Small Wharf
Navigation coordinates: 25.105660, 121.474757
Follow Lane 177, Section 7, Yanping North Road
After passing Fuan Wharf, continue along the embankment to reach Zhongshe Wharf
There are also several fishing boats in the foreground, creating a composition with the sunset

Key photography spots here
First, check the tide forecast from the Central Weather Bureau for Tamsui
Choose to shoot during high tide so the water won’t be too low

The following set of photos was taken during the transition from high tide to low tide, or low tide to high tide

On that day, there was only a touch of red in the clouds
The magical color temperature of day and night transitions is truly captivating

At night, the small wharf returns to its usual tranquility
Along Lane 177, Section 7, Yanping North Road, look for the wall marked 左17, walk up to reach Zhongshe Small Wharf