New Taipei City Travel

As the train enters Yilan Line from Ruifang, we will arrive at Houtong and enter Pingxi Line from Sandiaoling. This railway line stretches amidst the verdant and lush mountainous area of Northern Taiwan, was built due to past prosperous coal mining industry, and is still operating. Besides transporting passengers, this is a popular route for railway trips in which it starts from Houtong. The magnificent achievements of the mining industry can be seen throughout the place in which they brought about railways and the prosperous development of towns along the way. Coming to Shifen, the origin of Sky Lantern and the largest station along the Pingxi Line, this is a major train intersection station. Looking back at the mining history of Pingxi, Shifen is the earliest and largest settlement developed. Its greatest feature is that the old street stands side-to-side with the railway track and presents the unique railway scenery of “the train passes through your front door”. Although the coal mining industry is a thing of the past, countless coal mining relics still remain along the Pingxi Line. It is rich with scenery and culture, in which visitors can seek tranquility at small unmanned stations, or enjoy traditional gourmet foods, visit grocery stores and hardware stores dating back to your grandparents’ days at bustling old streets. You can also get a Happiness Stamp at the station or fly a Sky Lantern written with your wishes for this year. You can enjoy a spectacular day and this is the branch line you cannot dare to miss.

In recent years, Bali Township has become an attractive leisure area in New Taipei City. The old streets at the ferry head and the surrounding environment have taken on a romantic new look. People can rest in the park on the Tamsui River’s left bank, enjoy the natural beauty, watch the sunset, and watch the migratory birds.The Bali Sustainable Environmental Education Center, located in the center of the left bank park, has been renamed "New Taipei City Sustainable Environmental Education Center." The education center on Guanhai Avenue in Bali focuses providing education on wetland conservation, environmental protection, and energy conservation and aims to make the public aware of the significance and value of the ecological environment. The center has a diversified educational space concerning the rehabilitation of the ecological environment and a high-quality family-friendly environment. Parents and the public who participate in mutual teaching and learning can expect a rich educational experience, at a fun location.After listening to the explanation, you may go to the Duziwei Natural Reserve to experience its rich natural resources. The Duziwei Natural Reserve is the country’ highest elevation mangrove area, etc., such as water ponds, fiddler crabs, little egrets, and seaside plants. It is suitable for parents and children or couples to travel together. When you arrive in Bali, don’t miss the Bali Ferry Boat Head Old Streets next to the port, which used to be the place where people coming and leaving Bali gathered, which gave rise to a market over time. A famous one is Kong Que He (Green mussel).