Tamsui, located in northwest of Taipei basin, is surrounded by mountains and rivers which paint a beautiful scenery. Hongmao Castle is a famous tourist spot and historical site in Tamsui. It was built by the Spaniards in 1626 and restored by the Dutch.

Walk along the old streets with the cool breeze, visitors can enjoy the sense of relaxation.

淡水位於台灣最北端，面對大海，淡水河的出海口，是個古今交錯、中西混雜的小鎮。對台灣教育及醫療有重大貢獻的加拿大傳教士馬偕博士，1872年便是在淡水登岸，登岸點現今設置了馬偕銅像，他單膝跪地，面對舢舨，舢舨上有一本聖經及一個皮箱，他在淡水展開傳道工作，並開辦醫館，推廣教育，更率先開辦免費女子班，鼓勵女性接受教育，淡水的真理大學、周杰倫母校淡江中學、馬偕醫院都是他的恩賜。