Taipei City Construction Management Office

The HEO stated that the Xikou Wharf was once an important historical port on the Tamsui River. The completion of the “Chengmei Left Bank Riverside Park Xikou Wharf District Improvement Works” will transform the wharf into the trendiest waterside attraction. City residents can also come to enjoy and take selfies with the fantastic scenery!

According to the HEO, the Xikou Wharf Viewing Platform will be extended by 3.5m. The upper viewing deck will also be extended by 3.5m to 7m to bring the public closer to the beauty of the waterside. The upper and lower decks at Xikou Wharf will be connected by new tiered seating that will improve people flow. A new 40m long pebbledash bench and other seating areas are also being added. The overall environment will be upgraded as well with new paving.

According to the HEO, the “Rainbow and Love Motif Selfie Wall”, a popular selfie attraction, has been updated. Couples are welcome to come leave a lock to symbolize their romantic bond. The “Rainbow LOVE Art Installation” has been moved closer to the water to make the beautiful Rainbow Bridge a more prominent part of the shot. You can change the angle of the shot to include the MacArthur Bridge as well to preserve different snaps of unforgettable riverside memories.

New mosaic tiled seating has been installed by the HEO so people can sit down and relax, chat with each other while enjoying the river breeze, and take in the riverside scenery. A romantic space with recreational functions is being constructed here to complement the water lantern event of the Cultural Festival, transforming the wharf into an urban stage rich in cultural heritage and romanticism.

Xikou Wharf is located in Songshan District and was once an important port in the Tamsui River Basin. The scattered facilities in the past failed to fully highlight the river port’s cultural significance or connect with the surrounding attractions. The reconstruction project will reshape the wharf establish connections to the metro station and night market. Circulation and recreational spaces will also be optimized with a water plaza, night-time lighting, and landscaping to construct a riverside node with both cultural depth and accessibility.

To improve the quality of the Chengmei Left Bank Riverside Park Xikou Wharf district and its facilities as well as create a leisure space that is in harmony with the local environment, the HEO launched the “Chengmei Left Bank Riverside Park Xikou Wharf District Improvement Works” to build a water accessible environment and themed square. These will allow city residents to enjoy the riverside views and boost overall utilization. The project has been completed and is now open to the public. Hopefully, it will become the “New Gateway to the Chengmei Left Bank” that boasts both historical significance and modern amenities.