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This article shares photography spots in the Shetou area
You will visit in sequence: Fuan Pier -> Zhongshe Pier -> Daotou Park
Attraction information
Fuan Pier
Navigation coordinates: 25.096393,121.493673
Along the embankment of Yanping North Road, Lane 177
You will first arrive at Fuan Pier, where many yachts and fishing boats serve as foreground elements
No need to stake out a spot early—the location is popular for sunset photography
The position of the sunset varies by season, offering different compositions
This set was taken in February, with the sunset setting over the opposite bank in Luzhou
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Fishing boats, yachts, and dragon boats can all serve as striking foregrounds
There are also various compositions and framing options—quite diverse
The slanting light after sunset
The light shining through the clouds is 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
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Yacht as foreground
Suddenly, dark clouds filled the sky
The beautiful slanting light shining through the clouds
Although there was no chance for a great sunset that day
The cloud formations were incredibly dynamic
The colorful clouds across the sky made one want to capture more
Walk up along Yanping North Road, Section 7, Lane 177; turn left at Wall She 4 to reach Fuan Pier
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Attraction information
Zhongshe Small Pier
Navigation coordinates: 25.105660, 121.474757
Follow Lane 177, Section 7, Yanping North Road
After passing Fuan Pier, continue along the embankment to reach Zhongshe Pier
There are also several fishing boats in the foreground, perfect for composing with the sunset
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Photography highlights here
First, check the tide schedule from the Central Weather Bureau for Tamsui
Choose to shoot during high tide so the water won’t be too shallow
The following set of photos were taken during the transition from high tide to low tide, or from 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 pier returns to its usual tranquility
Along Lane 177, Section 7, Yanping North Road, look for a wall marking 社左17; walk up to reach Zhongshe Small Pier
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