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Romantic Mountain and Ocean Bicycle Tour

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Yehliu Geo-park

Category :

Cycling Trip

Travel days :

1 day

適合對象 :

Cyclists

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第一天

Introduction

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

One-Day Tour to Pingxi Old Street

Traditional long street houses can still be seen here, each house mainly in the form of the classic two-storey building, where the ground floor generally has a variety of stores. Some are even Japanese Ruling Era style fabric stores and dessert ice stores. Each alley can see trains passing by, the most distinguishing characteristic of Pingxi Old Street. Pingxi Old Street is filled with a classic Japanese atmosphere, and the Chinese and English road signs are also have Japanese characters, making one feel as if they were in Japan. You can explore the area to find the architectures filled with most human touch and ancient ambience amongst the old street and alleys. You can also wander freely to watch the trains passing by the bridge above your head, or take a break at nearby B&B before renting a bicycle to set out on a leisurely tour. You must further climb up the nearby Xiaozi Mountain (Filial Mountain), as its lush green mountain forest sceneries will certainly add more wonderful memories to your Pingxi tour.

Sandiaoling Waterfall Trail

The Sandiaoling waterfalls are commonly known in Chinese as the "three-tiered waterfalls". The first is called "Valley Waterfall", the second "Sky Scraping Waterfall", and the third is "Loquat Cave Waterfall".

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