By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
The previously popular summer night cruise activity of the water bus has been revived by New Taipei City Government starting July 25 with the launch of the “Night Cruises on the Xindian River and Tamsui River.” During Qixi Festival and holidays, street performers will be invited to sing on board, offering couples a relaxing, romantic, and surprising river journey under the summer night sky.
New Taipei City Government launches the “Night Cruises on the Xindian River and Tamsui River.” (Photo Source / New Taipei City Government Transportation Bureau)
You can enjoy the beautiful light sculpture display of the New Taipei Bridge from afar. (Photo Source / New Taipei City Government Transportation Bureau)
The night cruise departs from Huajiang Pier, sails through the confluence at Jiangzicui, and offers distant views of the New Taipei Bridge’s light sculptures before turning back toward Huazhong Bridge. The 50-minute journey lets you take in the charming night scenery of the Xindian River and the illuminated bridges along the way — Huajiang Bridge, Waban Bridge, Huacui Bridge, Guangfu Bridge, and Huazhong Bridge.
Enjoy the captivating scenery of the Xindian River along the route. (Photo Source / New Taipei City Government Transportation Bureau)
One to two cruises are scheduled each evening between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM during the night cruise period. (Photo Source / New Taipei City Government Transportation Bureau)
The Night Cruises on the Xindian River and Tamsui River run from July 25 to September 27. Depending on tidal conditions, one to two cruises are scheduled each evening between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM. All tickets must be booked online, with a maximum of 45 passengers per cruise. Tickets are offered at a discounted price of NT$100.