🌞🚢 Summer Day Trip: Bali & Tamsui Itinerary

#summervacay (Escape Taipei’s heat with river breezes, sunsets, and street snacks!) Morning: Bali’s Riverside Bliss 8:30 AM – Ferry from Tamsui to Bali (10-min ride, ~NTD 50). 9:00 AM – Bali Left Bank Park Rent a bike (NTD 100/hr) and cruise the riverside trail. Stop at Shihsanhang Museum (free entry; cool AC + archaeology exhibits). 11:00 AM – Bali Traditional Market Try "Bali Thick Soup" (八里厚切湯) and grilled squid. Midday: Tamsui’s Historic Streets 12:30 PM – Ferry back to Tamsui (or take bus R22). 1:00 PM – Lunch at Tamsui Old Street Must-eats: Iron Egg (鐵蛋) – Chewy, soy-braised eggs. Fish Crackers (魚酥) – Crispy and addictive. Aiyu Jelly (愛玉冰) – Icy summer refresher. 2:30 PM – Fort San Domingo Explore the 17th-century Dutch fort (NTD 80 entry). Afternoon: Sunset & Souvenirs 4:00 PM – Fisherman’s Wharf Walk the Lover’s Bridge (情人橋) and sip coffee at Starbucks with a sea view. 5:30 PM – Golden Hour at Tamsui Pier Watch sundown over the river with street performers. Evening: Night Market Feasts 7:00 PM – Tamsui Night Market Dinner picks: Tamsui Agei (阿給) – Stuffed tofu pockets. Shrimp Rolls (蝦捲) – Crispy and piping hot. 🌊 Summer Highlights: ✅ Tamsui River Cruise (NTD 200; evening lights tour available). ✅ Bike Path Views: Pedal past mangrove wetlands. ✅ Limited Summer Treats: Mango shaved ice at 文化阿給. 📌 Pro Tips: Transport: MRT Tamsui Station (Red Line) + ferry/bus to Bali. Avoid Weekends: Crowded! Weekdays are quieter. Packing: Sunscreen, hat, reusable cup (for endless bubble tea). "Bali-Tamsui isn’t just a day out—it’s a love letter to Taiwan’s riverside charm." Ready to chase the sunset? 🌅🚲