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The Sand Pebbles

Tamsui River

Taipei · TW  ·  Gunboat scenes on the river

The Sand Pebbles filmed at Tamsui River, Taipei. A second river used for the boat scenes flows through this Taipei district.

Where to go

25.17252, 121.42072
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Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.

Good to know

Title
The Sand Pebbles (1966)
On screen
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In real life
Tamsui River, Taipei
Can you visit?
Open to the public, free
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did The Sand Pebbles film at Tamsui River?
At 25.17252, 121.42072 in Taipei. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.
Can you visit Tamsui River?
Open to the public, free.
What else was filmed near Tamsui River?
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