I’m having trouble finding any up-to-date information online. Is it sill possible to take a ferry from Mainland China to any ports in Taiwan? I know they run to Kinmen, but I am looking to get to Taiwan proper. Any insight would be great!

Yesterday, I saw the cross-border transportation section in the Alipay app; seeing this question, I checked to see if any ferries were available, and there are some, e.g., Fu Ao Harbor (TW) to Fuzhou (CN). [IMG_7284] [IMG_7286] [IMG_7287.PNG]

I never knew there were ferries from Matsu to China. I have a ten-year Chinese visa that’s going to waste so maybe I’ll check it out for the experience. Unfortunately, Fuzhou is the only Chinese city I’ve ever visited in the past (besides Hong Kong and Macau) and it was underwhelming for me.

[image] Steve4nLanguage: Unfortunately, Fuzhou is the only Chinese city I’ve ever visited in the past (besides Hong Kong and Macau) and it was underwhelming for me. Apparently about half of Fuzhou now lives in NYC so I’m not surprised :slight_smile:

[image] Steve4nLanguage: Unfortunately, Fuzhou is the only Chinese city I’ve ever visited in the past (besides Hong Kong and Macau) and it was underwhelming for me. I’ve never been to Fuzhou, but if you’ve been away for a while there’s a decent chance it’s been rebuilt a couple of times over …

[image] tempogain: Apparently about half of Fuzhou now lives in NYC Very good Fujianese snacks in NYC—better than what I can find in Taipei (though not K-Town, which is very good at this too). Love the fish ball soups! Guy

[image] Andrew: I’ve never been to Fuzhou, but if you’ve been away for a while there’s a decent chance it’s been rebuilt a couple of times over since then. I don’t doubt that because when I was there in 2018 construction was going on everywhere! Probably a major reason the city didn’t do much…

[image] hannah123: I’m having trouble finding any up-to-date information online. Is it sill possible to take a ferry from Mainland China to any ports in Taiwan? I know they run to Kinmen, but I am looking to get to Taiwan proper. Any insight would be great! Welcome to the forum! I hope you a…

Just a quick update–you were correct that tickets from Fuzhou to Matsu could be purchased through AliPay. Once in Matsu, tickets could be purchased for the boat from Matsu to Keelung. That trip was about 9 hours or so.

I saw a huge ship pass between me and Green Island yesterday. Got the binoculars out and saw Grimaldi Lines on the side. Are they running between the outer isles? The ship was massive.

[image] Mr_PBH: Grimaldi Lines A quick google search indicates this outfit also ships cargo. Are you sure you’re in the right thread? Guy

Just curious. Nothing to add? Just chiming in? Slow day?

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