Xiao Cukeng Ecological Gallery

Updates : 2022-04-27

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Introduction

“Xiao Cukeng Ecological Gallery" trail is a flat ecological trail suitable for parenting or cycling, running alongside Xindian River. Because the entire road is paved, the road surface is relatively flat, and there are shades on both sides, so it is very suitable for children to tag along. The trail retains a large portion of primal ecology. Because of the large number of flowers and plants that are preferred by butterflies, such as Impatiens walleriana Hook. f, Bidens pilosa var. radiata etc., it always attracts butterflies and became a famous butterfly viewing spot in the suburbs of Taipei. It is also a well-known bird watching attraction. Not only can you hear birds singing or see birds in the sky, you can also see waterfowls gliding along the water surface on the Xindian River. It is an excellent spot for doing eco-tourism while hiking and working out at the same time. In addition, it is home to the Xiao Cukeng power plant with a history of nearly a hundred years with a Baroque architectural style. Although it is not open to visitors, it is still a good pick for taking pictures.

How to Get There

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Aodi Fishing Port

There are over a dozen seafood stores in the seafood street less than 1km long in Aodi Fishing Harbor. Seafood is fresh and prices are reasonable. Major varieties include the marlin, greater amberjack, pencil squid, bigfin reef squid, lobster and grouper. For this reason, there are many seafood restaurants nearby. The fishing harbor is also equipped with a fish market, a freezing factory, a gas station, and a ship repair and building yard for visitors to experience what a true fishing harbor is.

Former Residence of Tada Eikichi

The former residence of Tada Eikichi is located half way up Puding Mountain. The residence faces south, has a mountain slope behind and steep embankment in front of it. The residence holds the high ground in which it can overlook the beautiful sceneries of the banks of the Tamsui River and Mount Guanyin. The location of the residence was originally a scholar's farmland of the Hsueh Hai Academy back in the Qing Dynasty and its present address is No.19, Maxie Street. It is located near Tamsui Library, the Little White House and Wenhua Elementary School.