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Romantic Mountain and Ocean Bicycle Tour

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Yehliu Geo-park

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Cycling Trip

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1 day

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Cyclists

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Low-carbon tour is popular at the present, as riding a bicycle on a tour is not only eco-friendly but also healthy and most importantly is that one can explore the scenic sites more in-depth and discover a different local paradise!

This route spans across Keelung, Wanli and Jinshan, where other than embracing the beauty of the mountains and the ocean, there are also abundant internationally famous geological landscapes hidden within the Yehliu Geopark en-route, such as the Queen’s Head and Honeycomb Rock.

In the end, one can enjoy gourmet food and a hot spring bath at Jinshan Old Street to relieve the fatigue from the journey with the enjoyment of total relaxation!

Jinshan Old Street

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Lion Park

Entering the Wanli District from West Coast Expressway, there is the Lion Park of Wanli at the 52km mark along Provincial Highway 2 in the Northeast Coast. Entering Lion Park, the visitors’ first impression would be the grand “stone-sculpture entrance image” which has become the major photo shooting spot for all tourists. Over here, people could appreciate the beauty of the seashore and the stars and a thoroughly planned out bikeway has also been paved, making the place a great destination for family outings. Surrounding the Park, there are also diverse sceneries of uniquely formed rocks and beautiful ocean views in a vast landscape; on the other hand, bountiful seaside organisms can also be observed. It would definitely be worth it to spend half a day wandering in Lion Park.
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Yehliu Geopark

Visit the natural geological classroom.Enjoy spectacular scenery, Queen’s Head.
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Mysterious Coast

The Mysterious Coast is one of the newest hot scenic spots hidden at the Shuiwei Fishing Port. Climbing up the wooden stairs by the Fishing Port, visitors would be immediately welcomed by an infinite horizon of the sea and a terrain of marine abrasion. Following the light beamed through the cave, visitors would arrive at the secret paradise. The wide and open sights here seem to be so different from that of the Shuiwei Fishing Port. As seawater splashed on the jagged rocks of surrealistic shapes, visitors would be immersed in the ocean’s grandeur up close and personal. Turning around, visitors would abruptly realize that the cave they just came through was actually a gigantic rock – its myriad layers would have the visitors wonder over Mother Nature’s magical work!
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Lion Head Mountain Hiking Trail

The“Lion Head Mountain Park”is situated on a 70-meter altitude Jinshan cape. Transformed from an early military coast guard restricted zone to the tourist destination today, the old barracks, bunker, fort and natural habitat was preserved. It is a forest walk with a good view and ocean on three sides. The Lion Head Mountain ringed walkway is cool with a gentle rise and trees to either side. It is fit for family outings, passing the adorable lucky trail (Maitreya figure) and walking further in for the beautiful “Couple Rock” story and see the “Candle Stick Rocks” shaped like candle holders. One can also visit the mystery bay of the north coast and appreciate Tofu Rock and sand rock remains on the marine beach. The best part about visiting Lion Head Mountain is the chance to see all three “Golden Coast Wonders” at once, the Candle Stick Rock, sulfuric fire fishing and moonlight on water.
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Jinshan Wanli Cycling Route
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Old Jinshan Airfield

The origin of the “Old Jinshan Airfield” can be traced back when a small-scale military airport was built here during the period of Japanese rule. Unfortunately, a plane crash took place soon after the airport was in operation, making it an abolished airport even before it was officially opened. Today, the Airfield ruins still preserve three “stone-made airport rollers” used back when the airport grounds was being paved. Most of the area where the airport once resided has been turned into farmlands (situated within the Chongguang Liugu Flower Farming Area), which is one of the largest suppliers of rhododendrons in Taiwan. The count of annual rhododendron production can reach over several millions and most of the rhododendrons found in Yangmingshan are all transplanted and supplied from here.
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Jinshan Old Street

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Jinzibei Historic Trail – Houtong overlooked mining glories and offers a healing journey searching for kitties while visiting local attractions.

Jinzibei Historic Trail’s starting point at the Mudan end is the same as that of Canguangliao Historic Trail; Canguangliao exits from Jinguashi, while Jinzibei hiking trail exits from Houtong. After getting off from Shisanceng Old Tree Stop, walk for 15 minutes and you will arrive at “Jinzibei Historic Trail Entrance/Exit”. Along the Trail, visitors will come upon century-old historic sites of Jinzibei and Fengxianshijin Tablet; the total distance of the Trail is approximately 3.4km, and it takes about 2.5 hours to finish walking the Trail. The Trail is mainly made of stone path and stone stairs, which will take some energy to finish the route; but the lush green woods give refreshing coolness along the way. After exiting the Trail, visitors will connect to Jiuqiongqiao Rd. and then Houtong Rd. if they continue going straight. And going further down, visitors will see Ruisan Coal Transporting Bridge and Ruisan Coal Preparation Plant. Walking into the “Vision Hall” transformed from previously the coal preparation warehouse, visitors will have an in-depth experience of the old-time glory of Houtong’s coal mining industry as well as an overview of the local coal mining development through the introduction provided inside the Vision Hall. The other key feature of Houtong would have to be “Cat Village”! Walking over Houtong Cat Bridge, and visitors will arrive at cat lovers’ “promised land” – Cat Village. Let us kindly remind all visitors to follow the rules here, and please do not hit, feed, disturb, or pet the cats, and please do not free your cats here and do not litter. Let’s safeguard this precious “cats’ heaven” together as we enjoy a healing holiday and wander amidst the historic paths.

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