2025 Fort San Domingo Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

1. Hongmao-cheng You can get there in 5 minutes by taxi from Danshui Station or 10 minutes on foot. After buying a ticket, you can start from Hongmao-cheng and walk around to Xiaobai Palace. Hongmao-cheng has the most photo zones and is the prettiest. 3-5. Jinli University I took pictures while pretending to go to Jinli University, and the fountain at Jinli University is so pretty. If you walk inside, you will see a playground. It is so pretty to take pictures on the grass there. 6. Xiaobai Palace After passing Jinli University, there are Tamkang Middle School and High School, but since they are actually schools for students, they are not open on weekdays. So I passed the school and went straight to Xiaobai Palace. Xiaobai Palace has a really pretty white building and you can see the Tamshui River. This is the place where you can see Warren Matou! I think this is the prettiest and most memorable. #TaipeiTravel # Xiaobai Palace #Jinli University #Hongmao-cheng #TaiwanTravel

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Tamsui is a port town accessible from Taipei by MRT. Located on a hilltop, Fort San Domingo is the oldest Western-style building in Taiwan, built by the Dutch in the 17th century. The name "Hongmao" comes from the way Taiwanese people at the time called the Dutch. This building was later tossed about by various powers of the time, including the Spanish, the Qing Dynasty, and the British Concession, and is a witness to Taiwan's complex colonial history. The red brick and Western-style structure stands out against the sea and blue sky of Tamsui, making it very photogenic. While learning about history, I enjoyed a stroll with an exotic atmosphere, surrounded by the laid-back air of Tamsui. I also recommend visiting the fort together with the nearby sunset spots and old town gourmet! 📌 Basic information ・Name: Fort San Domingo ・Address: No. 199 Zhongzheng Road, Danshui District, New Taipei City ・Access: 15 minutes on foot from MRT Danshui Station ・Estimated stay: 1 hour or more ・Admission fee: Approximately 80 to 100 Taiwanese dollars ・Opening hours: 9:00 to 18:00 📝 Recommended points ・Colonial fortress built in 1629, three-story Victorian style building made of vermilion bricks ・Cafe with a spectacular view of the Taipei Danshui estuary ・A fusion of the history of many countries, including Spain, the Netherlands, and the UK 💡 TIPS/Notes ・Essential measures to beat the midday heat ・Taking a break at a cafe is also recommended ・Must visit together with Danshui Old Street 🧭 Model itineraryMorning: Stroll through Tamsui Old Street →11:00: Visit Fort San Domingo →12:00: Lunch at a cafe, walk along the sea →Afternoon: Sunset at the Left Bank Horse Riding Pier 💬 ExperienceWhen I first visited Taiwan, I was tired of the hustle and bustle of Taipei, and wanted to know other attractions of Taiwan, so I went to Tamsui. Tamsui, full of greenery, stray cats roaming around, and the pleasant sea breeze, was truly Taiwan's hidden gem! There weren't too many tourists, and the atmosphere of the food stalls lined up was good, so it was a trip where I was able to learn about the laid-back side of Taiwan. #AbsolutelyFreeTrip #Taiwan #Damsui

📍 Harmony with Nature at Fort San Domingo 🏨 Unique Charm: The red brick buildings of Fort San Domingo are charming on their own, but they create an even more beautiful landscape when harmonized with the lush greenery. The red bricks stand out more vividly against the changing seasons, creating a serene atmosphere. The trees and plants blend naturally with the buildings, giving the place a European garden-like feel. 📝 My Experience: Despite it being winter, the nature at Fort San Domingo was still vibrant. The camellias blooming in winter matched perfectly with the red brick buildings, and the combination of green leaves and red flowers created a stunning scene. The strong yet natural combination of red and green evoked admiration every time I took a walk and snapped photos. This place is not just an architectural structure but a space that changes with nature over time, making it feel even more special.

📍 Fort San Domingo Building 🏨 Unique Charm: The oldest building in Tamsui! Influenced by various countries, this place showcases a blend of architectural styles. Each building tells a story from the past, making it a fascinating place to explore. With architecture influenced by the Netherlands, Spain, and the UK, it is a place where Taiwan's history intertwines with Western influences, giving you the feeling of traveling back in time. 📝 My Experience: If you love looking at buildings, Fort San Domingo is truly captivating! It was a unique experience to see European architectural styles in Taiwan. The bricks, windows, and small details reflect the architectural characteristics of each country, making it fun to compare and appreciate. Beyond its historical significance, it was a special place where you could enjoy a stroll in an exotic atmosphere.

Hongmaoqing is not just a historical site, but is also a place full of the most beautiful photo spots in Danshui. ✔ A sentimental photo taken against the backdrop of an arched window - the blue scenery of the Danshui River beyond the window becomes a perfect frame. ✔ The harmony of red brick buildings and green gardens - a space that creates a classic yet warm atmosphere. ✔ Vintage photos taken on quaint stone paths and stairs - can capture the feeling of the past and present coexisting. ✔ A golden moment taken with the Danshui sunset at sunset - a fantastic scene where the red bricks and the sunset come together. Here, you can take special photos that go beyond simple commemorative photos and combine the quaint European sensibility, Taiwanese history, and nature. This is a space where you can feel the history and atmosphere of Danshui more deeply just by taking photos. 🌿 Find the best photo spots in Hongmaoqing ✔ Take a photo with the arched window and the Danshui River as the background ✔ Take a sentimental shot of the red brick building and garden ✔ Take a classic photo using the stone path and stairs ✔ Take a photo of your life with the golden Danshui as the background at sunset If you are looking for the most sentimental photo spots in Danshui, Capture a special moment where history and nature come together at Danshui Hongmaoqing! 📸✨🏰🌅 #Overseas Travel

Hong Mao Cheng is not just a building, but an important heritage site that testifies to Taiwan's modern history. It started as a fortress first built by the Dutch when they ruled the Tamsui region in 1629, and has since undergone changes under the influence of various foreign powers, including Spain, the Qing Dynasty, and the United Kingdom. ✔ Dutch Era (1629) - First fortress built to control the Tamsui region ✔ Spanish Occupation (1642) - Drives out the Dutch and takes over the fortress ✔ Qing Dynasty Rule (after 1683) - Used as a military facility after expelling Western powers ✔ British Concession (1867-1972) - Used as the British Consulate and served as a center for international exchange In this way, Hong Mao Cheng has become a space that symbolizes not only Tamsui but also Taiwan's international exchange and changes of the times. It currently remains as a historical heritage site that preserves traces of Taiwan's modern history and colonial era, and is loved by tourists as a meaningful place that connects Taiwan's past and present. 🌿 Points to note in the history of Hongmaoqing ✔ A space with traces of various foreign powers, including the Netherlands, Spain, Qing Dynasty, and Britain ✔ A historical fortress symbolizing Taiwan's international exchanges and changes ✔ A building preserved as an important heritage of modern history ✔ A place where you can travel more deeply if you know the historical background If you want to feel the changes in Taiwan's modern history in Tamsui, Follow the traces of history at Hongmaoqing! 🏰✨📜 #Overseas travel

#October travel support event I really recommend Danshui Hongmao Cheng, which I visited with a film camera when I went to Taiwan, as a Taipei photo spot! Especially when the weather is nice, the red building is more prominent, and it looks good in photos. ㅎㅎ It's also good for taking pictures inside, so if you go to Taiwan, you should definitely visit Hongmao Cheng!

#Overseas travel ⭐️ Hongmaoqing is a must-visit for those who are going to Danshui! ⭐️ There is usually an admission fee, but on this day, it was free (I don't know why because I don't understand Chinese), so I was lucky enough to visit for free! ⭐️ The building itself was so pretty, and the garden in front of it matched so well, so this place has a whole exterior.... ⭐️ There were things to see lightly inside, like a museum, but I think the main purpose of people coming here is the building and the atmosphereㅎㅎ ⭐️ It's really good for taking pictures, and there are many pretty photo spots, but be careful because there are a lot of people😵💫 ⭐️ It's okay to stay inside the building even if it rains, so I recommend it!

#AugustTravelSupportEvent You all know the movie Secret That Can't Be Told, right?? The filming location of the movie, Hongmaocheng This building made of red bricks is said to have been the British embassy in the past You can feel the beauty of nature when you look at the nearby Jinli University and Damgang Middle School Danshui Park is also a famous place for people of all ages, from children to the elderly It's a park with everything from various foods to things to see #Danshui #Hongmaocheng

💡Danshui Hongmao Town 🔺Address: No. 1, 28th Lane, Zhongzheng Road, Tamsui District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 251 🔺Time: 09:30-17:00 Hongmao Town, also famous as the filming location for the movie Secret that Cannot Be Told💓 If you are planning a trip to Taipei, Taiwan, I recommend you to travel to the Danshui area for a day👍🏻☺️ If you take pictures at the Red Fort, Hongmao Town, it will come out so pretty, and the interior is actually preserved with furniture and buildings that were used as a fortress at that time!😀 ➡️If you are planning to visit Hongmao Town, I recommend watching the sunset at the Danshui River right in front of it! 🌅 ➡️Visit all three places: Hongmao Town, Jinli University, and Little White Palace! #Overseas travel #Taiwan travel #Taipei travel #Hongmao Town