Tamsui Customs Wharf, Wharf in Tamsui, Taiwan

Tamsui Customs Wharf is a wharf in Tamsui, Taiwan, located along the riverfront where the Tamsui River meets the sea. The site features a long wooden boardwalk, a small pavilion, and open views of the water and distant mountains, with the original customs building nearby.

The wharf was built in the 19th century as a customs checkpoint for ships entering Tamsui, during a period when the port was a key trading hub. Over time, its role declined as shipping moved elsewhere, and the area was later redeveloped into a waterfront park.

The wharf is a popular spot for watching the sunset over the river mouth, and on weekends you will see families and couples strolling or sitting on the steps. Local fishermen sometimes cast lines from the edge, and the nearby customs building now hosts exhibitions about the port's past.

The wharf is easy to reach on foot from the old street and the MRT station, and the boardwalk is flat and suitable for wheelchairs and strollers. Visit in the late afternoon to enjoy the sea breeze and avoid the midday heat, as shade is limited along the waterfront.

The wharf's wooden boardwalk is built on the exact spot where customs officers once inspected cargo, and some of the original stone steps leading to the water are still visible. At low tide, you can see the remains of old pilings beneath the boardwalk, a trace of the earlier dock structure.