New Taipei City Travel

New Taipei City features rich and diverse landscapes, from the azure Route 2 Taiwan along the North Coast and the Leisurely Mountain and Sea Route that preserves mining heritage, to the riverside greenery in metropolitan areas. Each location offers unique scenery and stories. Hop on a bicycle and embark on low-carbon travel through New Taipei City at the most relaxing pace! New Taipei City has established Youbike public bicycle stations across all 29 administrative districts and extensively developed biking paths in tourist areas, making cycling adventures more convenient and safer. The Department of Tourism has carefully selected 10 biking paths. Let's ride from 1 to 10, One to Ten, and explore the diverse beauty of New Taipei City on two wheels!1. Wanjin Biking PathStart from Wanli's Green Bay and head toward Jinshan's Jhongjiao Bay! The Wanjin Biking Path stretches approximately 15 kilometers, featuring a route paved with asphalt and wooden boardwalks, accompanied by cooling shade and gentle sea breezes along the way. Visit attractions such as Shuiwei Fishing Harbor and Huangqing Bridge while admiring scenery that weaves together pastoral landscapes and azure coastlines. After working up a sweat on the Wanjin Biking Path, explore Jinshan Old Street to sample local delicacies. In the evening, stay at a hot spring hotel where a warm pool will completely melt away every trace of fatigue. 2. Shuangxi District Biking Path The Shuangxi District Biking Path spans approximately 6.2 kilometers, offering the joy of cycling through the lush green and fresh air of the Pinglin River basin. Starting from Shuangxi Train Station, visit attractions along the route including Shuangxi Lotus Garden, Ruanqiao Section Waterfront Park, the Lotus Garden in Lin Family’s Old House, and the Lian Scholar's Historic Residence. The Shuangxi District Biking Path provides smooth and easy riding, perfect for families cycling together. Beside crystal-clear streams, visitors can admire flowers, watch fish, and play in the water—the ideal choice for relaxation and enjoying nature. 3. Sandiao Cape (Old Caoling Belt Bikeway) Rent an e-bike from Fulong Station and enter the Old Caoling Belt Bikeway for a 20-kilometer journey through mountains and sea. First, enter the Old Caoling Tunnel where the music of "Diu Diu Dang Ah" plays as you travel from New Taipei through to Yilan. When that light at the tunnel's end transforms into the magnificent Pacific Ocean, ride along the mountain-and-sea biking path accompanied by Guishan Island to reach Taiwan's easternmost point: Sandiao Cape Lighthouse. Check in for stunning photos and admire the endless azure ocean. Continue your journey through the stone houses of Magang and Maoao fishing villages before finally returning to Fulong Station to feast on famous traditional Fulong lunch boxes. 4. Shimen (Wanta Biking Path, Shuangwan Biking Path) Shimen District serves as the central point of the Route 2 Taiwan and represents Taiwan's northernmost administrative district. Visit Shimen to see the landmark Shimen Cave and the main island's northernmost point at Fugui Cape, then follow the Wanta Biking Path connecting to the Shuangwan Biking Path. With sea breezes pushing you forward, cycle toward Baishawan and Qianshuiwan. By connecting the Wanta and Shuangwan Biking Paths for a 12-kilometer journey along wooden coastal boardwalks, you'll feast your eyes on the algae reef intertidal zone at Laomei Green Reef, the wind-carved rocks of Linshan Cape, and the pristine sandy beach of Baishawan! 5. Wugu (Erchong Circular Biking Path) The Erchong Floodway represents an important project under the Greater Taipei flood control plan. Its first phase was completed in 1984, significantly improving flood issues throughout the Tamsui River basin. The New Taipei City Government has successively developed multiple sports venues and recreational facilities within the Erchong Floodway, including New Taipei Metropolitan Park, and designed the Erchong Circular Biking Path. This circular route spans approximately 20 kilometers, crossing the administrative districts of Wugu, Luzhou, and Sanchong. Attractions along the way include Wugu Wetland Ecological Park, Breeze Canal, Air Force Sanchong Village 1, Chongxin Bridge Tourist Market, and New Taipei Metropolitan Park. 6. Lujiaoxi Wetland (Dahan River’s Left Bank Biking Path) Transformed from an abandoned landfill into a 16-hectare ecological paradise, Lujiaoxi Wetland serves as the water quality guardian of the Dahan River while providing habitat for migratory birds and aquatic plants. This area forms part of the Dahan River’s Left Bank Biking Path, which extends 24.7 kilometers total. Riding upstream leads to Yingge's New Taipei City Art Museum and Yuanshan Weir, while heading downstream through various major riverside wetlands takes you to Xinzhuang Temple Street and Crescent Bridge. This creates a waterfront cycling route that seamlessly blends art, culture, and ecology.7. Qixi Biking PathFormerly known as "Shuifanjiao," Xizhi sits between Taipei and Keelung. In earlier times, the prosperity of water transportation along the Keelung River led to the development of a thriving market town focused primarily on tea leaves and mountain goods distribution. The Keelung River is renowned for its winding and meandering terrain, and the Qixi Biking Path runs alongside this river. Stretching from Keelung's Qidu to New Taipei's Xizhi, the most striking landmark along the route is the microphone-shaped "Starlight Bridge." The Wudu Tunnel connecting Xizhi and Qidu is an old Taiwan Railway tunnel built during the Japanese colonial period. This brick-constructed arched tunnel has been restored to reveal its former glory, and cycling through it allows direct travel from New Taipei's Xizhi to Keelung! 8. Bali Left Bank Biking Path Located on the left bank of the Tamsui River estuary, Bali offers expansive views where river meets sea, making it ideal for leisurely cycling exploration. Follow the Bali Left Bank Biking Path for a relaxing ride, starting from Guanyinkeng, passing beneath the rainbow-like Guandu Bridge and through the food-rich Ferry Pier Old Street, all the way to Taiwan's first archaeological museum: The Shihsanhang Museum of Archaeology. Parks and green spaces dot the route, with the red "BALI" landmark set against the Tamsui River serving as a favorite check-in spot for social media enthusiasts. In the afternoon, choose a café to rest with a cup of left bank coffee, or visit the old street for crispy twin dough and fried seafood while savoring Bali's leisurely pace of life.9. JiufenCycling to Jiufen presents a challenging mountain-crossing adventure. Follow Municipal Route 102 starting from Ruifang, pushing upward along winding mountain roads toward the golden mountain city on the hillside. Upon reaching Jiufen, explore the old street, sip tea, and enjoy scenic views. If energy permits, continue along Route 102 toward Shuangxi. The highway features rolling mountains with expansive views, offering distant glimpses of Keelung Mountain, Jinguashi, and the North Coast. At Buyan Pavilion, named after Li Bai's poem verse "gazing at each other without growing tired," admire the straight road leading toward a sea of clouds.Jiufen live webcam showcases the beauty of this mountain town and provides current weather conditions. 10. Shifen Follow Municipal Route 106 into Pingxi, this coal-producing town located in the upper reaches of the Keelung River that has become world-famous for its sky lanterns. Cycle to visit railway towns along the route: Qingtong, Pingxi, Lingjiao, Wanggu, and Shifen, where you'll frequently witness sky lanterns carrying wishes rising gently into the sky. Cross the Siguangtan Suspension Bridge and Guanpu Suspension Bridge to admire the unique pothole geological formations in the Keelung River valley and the graceful water lines of Yanjingdong Waterfall, before finally reaching Taiwan's largest waterfall - Shifen Waterfall, where you can fully absorb negative ions. The Shifen Waterfall live webcam captures the waterfall's magnificent power and provides current weather conditions

New Taipei City is renowned for its thriving industries, notably the long-established ceramic industry in Yingge, which has evolved since the Qing Dynasty, and the mining industry in Ruifang. During the export-oriented policy of the 1960s, light industries such as food, textiles, electronics, and others began to flourish. Factories congregated in Sanchong, Wugu, Xinzhuang, Banqiao, and Tucheng along Provincial Highways 1 and 3, contributing to the so-called "Taiwan Economic Miracle". As industries progressed, changes in labor costs and environmental consciousness prompted a gradual outward migration of manufacturing activities. In response to these shifts, some factories underwent a government-guided transformation into tourism-centric establishments, aiming to present traditional industries to citizens in a lively and enjoyable manner. Today, these locations have become popular leisure destinations for families, offering them opportunities to deepen their knowledge and create souvenirs through do-it-yourself (DIY) experiences. This chapter will introduce 8 tourism factories in different fields to satisfy the interests of travelers.【Sanchong】Indian DIY LeathercraftTaiwan was once a stronghold of the pigskin leather industry but gradually declined due to the rise of environmental awareness and the outward migration of manufacturing activities. Established during this wave of industrial transformation, the Indian DIY Leathercraft is committed to promoting green, non-toxic, eco-friendly, and naturally vegetable-tanned leather crafts, including materials packs, hardware accessories, dyes, and finishing agents in various products. During the tour, professional tour guides will not only provide insights into the history and process of leather production but also offer the opportunity for travelers to engage in a do-it-yourself (DIY) activity, creating their own fashionable leather accessories using this ancient method, which is the oldest known leather-making technique!【Wugu】Fengde Tourism FactorySituated within the New Taipei Industrial Park, Fende is the first food company that began its business from a legally operated slaughterhouse. Apart from having its business scope extended to the supply of pork, chicken, seafood, and vegetables, Fende has also developed a “food and agriculture education”-themed tourism facility dedicated to promoting domestic agricultural products, fostering healthy dietary habits, and cultivating an appreciation for food. The factory is established with a transparent vegetable-and-fruit corridor and a production visiting area, allowing visitors to learn about the process from food processing to packaging and distribution. It also lively presents all kinds of food ingredients in front of visitors through interactive AR and VR guided teachings for them to do FUN DIY activities (such as making colorful mochi, shaking rice balls, and creating red tortoise cake) while enjoying the fun of cuisine.【Bali】PopSmile Popcorn Tourism FactoryRecognized as one of Taiwan's leading brands of flavored popcorn, PopSmile has opened Asia’s first popcorn tourism factory on the left bank of the Tamsui River in Bali. With a vibrant ambiance embellished with colorful themes, the tourism factory features an American small-town setting, making it irresistible for visitors to refrain from capturing photos with their mobile phones. Led by professional tour guides, travelers can explore the history and evolution of popcorn, acquire related life knowledge, and discover the advanced AI automation technology used in production lines. Visitors can also engage in entertaining interactive games and DIY activities. It is a must-visit destination for popcorn enthusiasts.【Linkou】Prince Creative Stationery KingdomPrince Stationery has long been dedicated to the eraser industry and hastened the production of Taiwan's first yellow-barrel ballpoint pen, creating the brand of “high-quality stationery from Taiwan”. Prince Creative Stationery transformed part of its factory site into a tourism facility, becoming the new highlight of Linkou’s tourism scene. Let's follow its mascot, Duke, into the “Time Tunnel of Eraser” and “Celebrity’s Stationery Treasure Box” to catch a glimpse of the eraser production process. Visitors can also create cute and creative stationery using completely non-toxic, eco-friendly materials, providing both adults and children with a delightful and memorable experience.【Yingge】Hsin-Wang Shu Ceramics Memorial MuseumYingge is the capital of ceramics in Taiwan and was home to thousands of ceramic factories during its heyday. Established in 1926, Hsin-Wang Shu Ceramics witnessed the rise and down of of Yingge’s ceramic industry. The Hsin-Wang Shu Ceramics Memorial Museum was established in 2010 and became the first tourism factory that passed the evaluation of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The museum has preserved various historical artifacts, including antique-grade gas kilns, kick wheels, and other pottery-making equipment. The experiencing zone is divided into hand-pulling clay, hand-pinching pottery, glaze painting, and mosaic collage experiencing areas, offering visitors the opportunity to experience the joy of creating ceramics.【Tucheng】Wang Ding Time Arts MuseumHave you ever wondered why time appears different everywhere when you travel overseas? Wang Ding, established in 1984, invested significant resources in collaboration with the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) and even sought expertise in Switzerland to develop the "World Time Zone Clock Movement". In 2012, Wang Ding established a time-themed arts museum to explore how the global time zones are determined and the assembly and production process of quartz watches. In the DIY zone, visitors can have an in-depth experience assembling quartz clock movements and designing products in their own style using the craftsmanship of watchmakers, which is both fun and educational!【Banqiao】Yumeeiren Garment Tourism FactoryYumeeiren initially operated as a ready-made garment factory and later transformed into a supplier of maternity clothing and related products. This long-standing clothing factory has been established for over half a century and has endured the decline of traditional industries and the impact of Taiwan’s declining birth rates. Despite these challenges, it continues to insist on maintaining the production line for maternity clothing catered to expectant mothers. From design to production and finally to the finished products, everything originates from Yumeeiren’s factories. It's the first maternity clothing company to receive MIT certification. Come visit the Yumeeiren Garment Tourism Factory to understand the process of creating ready-made garments, try making do-it-yourself baby clothing and fashion T-shirts. Moreover, all family members can also wear the unique, specially weighted maternity clothes available exclusively in Taiwan to experience the weight that mothers carry during their ten-month pregnancy journey.