Bade Qiedong Xiaoli Sunshine Bicycle Path Introduction
This is not a challenging journey of self-discovery, but it allows you to effortlessly cross through Daxi, Pingzhen, Zhongli, and Bade in a 13.5-kilometer bike ride, indulging in the ultimate blend of historical cultural flavor and natural leisure. The route is flat and easy to navigate, making it highly recommended for family outings or solo biking diaries. Are you ready to embark on this leisurely biking adventure? Let’s bike! Starting from Xiaoli Elementary School, the route extends north and south, featuring the "Religious Culture" and "Pond Leisure" pathways. The northern line is 7.7 kilometers long and, following the signs from Changxin Road to Xiaoli Elementary School, you'll find the quiet Dahuafang settlement, which retains traditional washing pools, serving as a "community center" for the locals. Washing clothes, chatting, and enjoying summer water fun under the shade of a centennial tree, you can feel the unique tranquility of the countryside as you ride through. Continuing towards Yuansheng Temple, you will see rows of agricultural greenhouses and leisure farms, with the route ending at Qidongli Pond Park, where three ponds connect seamlessly. The lakeside walking path features weeping willows swaying in the breeze, often with people fishing, jogging, or biking along. This leisurely greenery extends all the way to the shaded path on Dongfeng Street, allowing you to pedal along at a relaxed pace, shaking off the daily worries. In contrast to the natural landscape of the northern line, the southern line is enriched with local charm, showcasing century-old temples and Hakka courtyards. Next to Fushan Temple is the "No. 1 Washing Pool," which has been flowing with clear spring water for decades, with locals maintaining the most environmentally friendly washing method, living in harmony with nature. Starting from the Xiaoli Community Activity Center, you enter a historical settlement featuring red-brick mansions such as Qingchao Shendi, Lujiang Hall, Tang Dynasty Residence, and Yuzhu Residence, each telling stories of beauty and sorrow over the past century. Among these, the area surrounding the Wu Family Ancestral Hall has been planned as the "Shimu Niang Niang Cultural Landscape Area," where you can follow the hand-drawn guided map to explore the footprints of Wu family's cultivation and the origins of the Shimu belief. The highlight of the 5.8-kilometer southern line includes the Xiaoli Great Pond, the first pond in Taoyuan that has gone viral in recent years, with densely towering bald cypress trees making you feel like you’re abroad, surrounded by farmland, Persian flower seas, and neem flowers, creating unique scenery throughout the seasons.
