Bade Qiedong Xiaoli Sunlight Bike Path Introduction
This is not a challenging self-discovery journey, but it allows you to effortlessly cross Daxi, Pingzhen, Zhongli, and Bade in a 13.5-kilometer biking trip, fully enjoying the ultimate blend of nostalgic cultural taste and natural leisurely vibes. The route is smooth and easy to navigate, making it highly recommended for both family day trips and 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 with two main themes: "Religious Culture" and "Pond Recreation." The northern line spans 7.7 kilometers, following the signs from Changxing Road to Xiaoli Elementary School. The serene Dahuafang settlement retains its traditional laundry ponds, serving as a local "activity center" where people wash clothes, chat, and enjoy summer water play under the shade of century-old trees. As you ride by, you can feel the unique leisurely atmosphere of the countryside. Continuing towards Yuansheng Temple, you'll see rows of agricultural greenhouses and recreational farms. The route culminates at Qidongli Pond Park, where three ponds connect seamlessly. The lakeside walking path is lined with willows swaying gently, and you'll often see people fishing, jogging, or biking, with this leisurely greenery stretching all the way to the shaded path on Dongfeng Street, allowing you to pedal calmly and brush away daily worries. Unlike the northern line's natural scenery, the southern line features century-old temples and Hakka courtyards that radiate rich local flavors. Next to Fushan Temple’s "No. 1 Laundry Pool," the stream has flowed for decades, with locals maintaining the most environmentally friendly laundry practices in harmony with nature. Starting from the Xiaoli Community Activity Center, you'll enter a cluster of ancient houses where lovely red brick mansions like Qingchao History, Lujiang Hall, Tang Dynasty Residence, and Yuzhu Residence narrate the beauty and sorrow of the past century. Among them, the area around the Wu Family Shrine has been designated as the "Shimu Niangniang Cultural Landscape Area," where you can follow the hand-painted guide map to explore the footprints of the Wu family's development and the origins of the Shimu belief. One of the highlights of the southern line’s 5.8-kilometer journey is the recently popular Xiaoli Pond, the first pond in Taoyuan. With densely towering bald cypress trees, you’ll feel as if you’ve been transported overseas, alongside rice fields, a sea of Persian flowers, and neem blooms, creating unique scenery throughout the four seasons.
