> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.jacobpugmire.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # I journey from Bali taking a boat across the river to Tamsui - URL: https://www.jacobpugmire.com/bali-to-tamsui-boat/ - Published: 2026-01-23T05:05:10.000Z - Updated: 2026-01-23T05:47:13.000Z - Description: Today is the 3rd day of my Map Taiwan challenge and we explore Bali District, Tamsui District, and Beitou District. - Author: Jacob Pugmire - Tags: Map Taiwan, Bali District, Tamsui District, Beitou District, New Taipei City, Taiwan ### First we explore a temple in Bali ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/2026/01/1000036441.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/2026/01/1000036451.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/2026/01/1000036467.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/2026/01/1000036476.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/2026/01/1000036477.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/2026/01/1000036478.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/2026/01/1000036479.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/2026/01/1000036464.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/2026/01/1000036444.jpg) I particularly like this temple, because unlike most temples in Taiwan which are all plastered red, this temple has calmer, cooler colors of gray, blue, green, and reddish-brown. The size of this temple is also perfect. Small and cute. [Google MapsFind local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/icon/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp-14.ico)Google Maps![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/thumbnail/staticmap-8)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4FeQ9k8KdB71gMee8?ref=jacobpugmire.com) ### Along the river path we encounter erotic sculptures Part of my challenge is I have to document where I have been... so I had to take photo evidence. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/2026/01/1000036397.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/2026/01/1000036390.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/2026/01/1000036388.jpg) [Google MapsFind local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/icon/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp-15.ico)Google Maps![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/thumbnail/staticmap-9)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/YJiTTCUbLF4TS3Qe6?ref=jacobpugmire.com) ### Then we arrive in the Bali port and begin our crossing of the river toward Tamsui ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/2026/01/1000036416.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/2026/01/1000036417.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/2026/01/1000036427.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/2026/01/1000036428.jpg) My first time taking the boat across the river in Taiwan. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/2026/01/1000036544.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/2026/01/1000036543.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/2026/01/1000036541.jpg) [Google MapsFind local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/icon/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp-16.ico)Google Maps![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/thumbnail/staticmap-10)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q1oi3j1ToyHUAjEz8?ref=jacobpugmire.com) ### We safely arrived in Tamsui ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/2026/01/1000036523.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/2026/01/1000036537.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/2026/01/1000036546.jpg) In Tamsui old street, I drink almond tea, and eat this massive strawberry shaved ice. 🍓 The shaved ice has little strawberry ears. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/2026/01/1000036551.jpg) Yum ### My friend picks me up and takes me to Emperor Hotspring in Beitou District ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/2026/01/1000036573.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/2026/01/1000036570.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/2026/01/1000036568.jpg) 0:00 /0:04 1× 0:00 /0:03 1× 0:00 /0:02 1× [Google MapsFind local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/icon/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp-17.ico)Google Maps![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/thumbnail/staticmap-11)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/2ag3xKs9usZfBpJ89?ref=jacobpugmire.com) ### For the full journey, you can watch here