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Danshui

Decide whether to visit or live in Danshui, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Sunday, November 1, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Updated information on warnings and insurance provided under official China travel advice.

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  • Current official alerts require extra planning
  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office travel advice for China updated on 2026-08-27.

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Danshui month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Danshui are typically February, November and December, with average daytime highs around 20–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 11°C), and August the wettest (about 381 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January19.510.7457.7
February20.611.8497.6
March23.515.71097.2
April26.519.51877.7
May28.722.82768.2
June29.924.93758.1
July31.125.527710.2
August30.525.03818.5
September30.124.12809.0
October27.720.61318.8
November24.616.7587.9
December20.311.3208.2

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What is being reported around Danshui

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People and places shaping Danshui

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Research updated Friday, October 2, 2026
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Past and future events in Danshui

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Battle of Tamsui

    1884 battle during the Sino-French War where Qing forces defeated the French Navy.

  2. Opening of Tamsui to Foreign Trade

    Qing government opened Tamsui to foreign trade in 1862 under the terms of the Treaty of Tientsin.

Current public leadership

No current officeholder for Danshui has passed the source checks yet. The live layer will try again on its next refresh.

People associated with this place

  • Joe Hung

    Representative to Italy (1993–2000), noted as a native of Tamsui.

  • Tu Tsung-ming

    Former physician, noted as a native of Tamsui.

  • Patrick Brasca

    Taiwanese singer, noted as a native of Tamsui.

Historical figures

  • George Leslie Mackay

    Canadian medical doctor and missionary who arrived in Tamsui in 1872 and established early hospitals and Oxford College.

  • Liu Mingchuan

    Led the defense of Taiwan and Tamsui during the Sino-French War.

  • Amédée Courbet

    French Navy Admiral who commanded the blockade of Tamsui harbor during the Sino-French War.

Local business and employers

  • Bafang Dumpling

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Danshui. Taiwanese dumpling restaurant chain.

  • Tamsui Wisteria Garden

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Danshui. Private Wisteria Garden in Tamsui District, New Taipei.

  • Tamshui First Credit Bank

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Danshui.

  • Tamsui Credit Cooperative

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Danshui.

  • RabbitDens

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Danshui.

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Danshui yet.

Buildings and landmarks

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Keep the deeper context

Stable history, culture, districts, and practical reference remain in the main reading flow while the live layers above continue changing.

01 · Overview

Danshui, in brief

Danshui is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Danshui took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Danshui

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Danshui

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Danshui

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Danshui

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Danshui

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08 · Questions

Questions about Danshui

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Danshui

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Danshui located and what are its coordinates?

Danshui is situated in China at geographic coordinates 22.7984, 114.4672, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Danshui?

Danshui has a recorded population of approximately 126,701 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Danshui?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Danshui include ZH-CN, YUE, WUU, DTA, UG, ZA, with CNY used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Danshui?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Danshui, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.

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