Ruihou Bicycle Path

Updates : 2022-06-02

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Introduction

Ruihou Bicycle Path is located in Ruifang District, New Taipei City. Starting from Ruifang Station and ending at Houtong Station, it is a single-lane bike path built along Keelung River and Yilan Line of Taiwan Railway. The total length is about 5 kilometers. You can see trains rushing past on one side, and Keelung River on the other. Along the way, you can enjoy the mountain and riverfront scenery while biking on this easy and popular route.

Ruihou Bicycle Path passes through Section 3 of Mingdeng Road in Ruifang, adjacent to the double-track railway of Yilan. On the way, you will cross Xingan Bridge over Keelung River. It is exclusive to pedestrians and cyclists and not open to vehicles. The bridge is painted with patterns of miners pushing mine carts, with colorful and dynamic LED lights at night.

How to Get There

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