Zhuwei Fishing Harbor 竹圍漁港

9/7/2023

Zhuwei Fishing Harbor is a recreational tourist harbor in Taoyuan, Taiwan. It includes a large seafood market and a long rainbow arch bridge across the harbor. If you love fresh seafood for a good price, you definitely need to come here.

Background:
Zhuwei Fishing Harbor had its beginnings in 1952 when a small boat dock was created in the area. Later a levee was built in 1959. The harbor was massively expanded in 1993, and was declared a tourist fish market in 2000.
The harbor lies only 3 KM from Taoyuan International Airport.
The main fish caught and sold here are Catfish, Sharks, Black pomfret, Squid, Bonito, and mullet.

Hours:
8 AM to 6 PM

Price:
Free

Hotels near Taoyuan:
High end: We have stayed at and recommend the Yuanshan Grand Hotel, once the tallest building in Taiwan and still the most grand (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, or Agoda here).
We also recommend Fullon Hotel which has locations in Tamsui and Fulong near the beach
Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Booking.com here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan.
Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here.

Activities and Tours:
Don't forget that there are many activities available along Taiwan's Northern Coast such as Wakeboarding, Surfing, Speedboat Surfing, SUP / Paddle Boarding, Diving, Snorkeling Kayaking, Canoeing, Water Biking, River Tracing / Canyoneering, ATVing, Horse Riding, Archery, Tree Climbing, Glamping, Motorcycling, Motorbike Tour, Dragon Boat Racing, Shen'ao Rail Bike, and more on Tripadvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here.

How to get there:
By Car: Take expressway 61 to Taoyuan and take the exit near Zhuwei. The harbor is just west of the expressway. There is limited free parking near the harbor, and also paid parking nearby.
If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or KKday here.
By Scooter: Take provincial highway 15 south from Taipei stop at Zhuwei Harbor.
Looking for scooter rental in Taoyuan? Search Klook here or KKday here to look for options.
By Bus: From Taoyuan, take bus 5017 west to the harbor. You can book tickets to travel to Taoyuan via inter-city bus on Klook h ere.
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan's many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. You can also book a cycling tour on TripAdvisor here.
For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here.

Map:
Please see below:

Our Journey:

I have been to Zhuwei Harbor once and it exceeded my expectations. There were tons of stalls here and many seafood options for cheap prices.

First we came across this night market style area near the parking lot, with stalls under tents.

Photos of the day market above.

Also there was a playground in the middle of the parking area.

The main street goes right next the the harbor and has lots of seafood restaurants, and the seafood market itself.

People lining up in front of one of the restaurants.

People lining up for fish balls.

The entrance to the seafood market was super crowded, and it was even more crowded because of COVID controls. Everyone had to enter and exit from the same little doorway.