Qingshui District Area

Address: Qingshui District, Taichung (Qingshui District Office), Taiwan

Qingshui District is a coastal administrative district on the western edge of Taichung City in central Taiwan, facing the Taiwan Strait. It includes coastal plains, fishing harbours and wetland areas that are important for local ecology and recreation.

The district contains the Gaomei Wetlands, a tidal marsh with boardwalks that attracts birdwatchers and visitors for sunset viewing, and a working harbour area that supports local fisheries and industry. The coastal zone combines natural habitat with urban and industrial uses.

Historically the area developed as part of Taichung’s west-coast economy; it now forms a largely suburban and industrial district within the city’s municipal boundaries.

Qingshui sits on Taiwan’s central west coast, northwest of Taichung city centre and directly on the coastline of the Taiwan Strait.

• Tidal observation: The district lies along Taichung’s western coastline and is best visited at low tide to observe shorebirds and the exposed tidal flats at the Gaomei Wetlands.

What to See#

• Gaomei Wetlands: A internationally known coastal wetland and boardwalk popular with birdwatchers; it features tidal flats, reed beds and a paved boardwalk for public access.
• Qingshui Harbour: A local fishing harbour and industrial waterfront that handles small commercial and recreational vessels and forms part of the district’s coastal economy.

Qingshui is on Taiwan’s west coast and is served by Taiwan Railways (TRA) at Qingshui Station; it is a short local bus or taxi ride from the station to major district attractions and the waterfront.

• Take the local train to Qingshui Station and walk the short distance to the coast for the best sea views
• Try the local seafood eateries near the waterfront - fresh catches are a district speciality