2-Hour Private Dadaocheng Walking Tour: Discover The History and Culture of Old Taiwan
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Datong District
Immerse yourself in the history and culture of old Taiwan with a private 2-hour walking tour of Dadaocheng. Explore the historic harbor, visit old buildings and art galleries, and experience traditional food and tea culture. Book now!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Dihua Street - Dihua Street district and Dadaocheng have borne witness to Taiwan’s history of international trade and business development. The trade activities in Dadaocheng, from the late Qing Dynasty to the early Japanese colonial period, have been passed down through a century. With the enduring presence of old establishments, Taiwanese-style specialty stores, historic buildings, and newly established cultural street houses all coexisting and thriving along the bustling old street of Dihua Street.

We will take you to visit Watsons Pharmacy, Dihua Street Post Office and Visitor Center to appreciate the beauty of the street houses and explore the footprints of the predecessors

  • Yongle Textile Market - Visit and learning the culture about Taiwanese textile industry.
  • Taipei Xiahai City God Temple - This is a century-old Temple located in Dadaocheng. You can learn about Taiwanese religion culture and also make a wish for ensure prosperity and peace. Nowadays young people come to pray for a happy love life and good job.
  • Dadaocheng Wharf - a historical and vibrant waterfront destination that encapsulates the rich heritage of Taipei. Nestled along the banks of the Tamsui River, Dadaocheng Wharf stands as a testament to Taiwan’s maritime history and its evolution into a modern cultural hub.

The container market adjacent to the wharf is also a popular evening destination, featuring waterfront cafes, street vendors, and even live band performances on weekends, allowing you to enjoy the lively atmosphere while savoring a relaxing day or night out by the riverside.

What's Included
  • Licensed English-Speaking guide
  • Insurance
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Meals
  • Transportation
Additional Information

With professional tour guide and discover the old town - Dadaocheng.

In the early years, Dadaocheng is the most important harbor for trade, a lot of foreign merchants set up satellite offices here, specializing in tea, cotton, and silk textile trade.

In 2005, the Taipei City government put a new life into this area, travelers can experience the taste of Taiwan history, visit the old buildings and art galleries.

Walking in Dihua Street like a local. At here, tour guide will show you Taiwanese traditional food, tea culture, clothes, building and life style.

Meet up point: Beimen MRT Station Exit 2

-Order Information-
.The tour duration will be adjusted due to traffic jam or weather.
.This tour includes a lot of walking, please measure your physical condition.
.The entire journey will be on foot, please wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

  • The entire journey will be on foot, please wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
Location
Beimen Station
Beimen MRT Station Exit 2
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Adrian_b
Jan 8, 2024
Tea and herbs historic district - Fun and educational walking tour with a very nice guide! Toured tea and herbs district. Saw an interesting temple and the waterside
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Jerrykchiang
Feb 15, 2020
Fascinating afternoon exploration of an older part of Taipei - Our tour guide Gina did a great job showing us Dadaocheng! She was able to seamlessly juggle between addressing the Canadian guests in English as well as my parents, who spoke Mandarin. While we had been to Dadaocheng several times before, it was always brief and singleminded, with the purpose to buy or eat something. This was the first time we had a leisurely stroll through the area, and Gina shared many interesting details about the architecture as well as led us to explore new shops that we would have never thought to visit. Was a great time facilitated by a great guide!
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Craigstrips
Feb 2, 2020
Fascinating history for a lively local neighborhood! - We had a wonderful tour with our guide Wayne (aka Pooh). He grew up in this neighborhood and was able to explain a lot of the history. It’s a fascinating neighborhood with diverse architecture, in addition to the bustling street stands full of amazing food. Wayne was also exceedingly generous with his time and went out of his way to help us with suggestions on where to eat and what to do. Great tour for an unbeatable price!
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Claire851026
Jun 11, 2019
Experience the history and traditional culture in Dadaocheng - It was my first time join the waking tour with my classmates. Although I have been Dadaocheng many times before, I never knew its history background or visit the local tea shop and museum. As well as seeing an event that was held in front of a temple! All and all, this was an interesting and informative learning experience~
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Erik
Jun 9, 2019
Historic and cultural - Nice tour, informative and engaging. There is a lot of history in the area, and the street is beautiful.
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Joep9999
May 15, 2019
Taipei local experience - It was a nice and easy walking tour with local guides who show you their treasures and important historical places of Dadaocheng. Also, it helped to better understand the culture by having a local guide you around the area.
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