Bade Qiaodong Xiaoliyangguang Bike Path Introduction
This is not a challenging self-discovery adventure, but it allows you to effortlessly cross the boundaries of Daxi, Pingzhen, Zhongli, and Bade in a 13.5-kilometer cycling journey, fully enjoying the ultimate mix of traditional cultural flavor and natural living vibe. 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 cycling experience? Let’s bike! Starting from Xiaoli Elementary School, the route extends north and south along two main lines, "Religious and Cultural" and "Pond and Well Leisure." The northern line covers 7.7 kilometers, leading from Changxing Road towards Xiaoli Elementary School, where the serene Dahuafang settlement retains traditional laundry ponds, serving as an "activity center" for local residents. Under the shade of a hundred-year-old tree, people wash clothes, chat, and enjoy water play in the summer, giving you a sense of the peaceful countryside atmosphere as you pass by. Continuing towards Yuansheng Temple, you will see rows of agricultural greenhouses and tourist farms. The route ends at Qiangdongli Pond Park, where three ponds connect seamlessly, and the lakeside walking trail is lined with weeping willows. Occasionally, you can spot people fishing, jogging, and biking, with this leisurely green scenery extending all the way to the Linyin Path on Dongfeng Street, allowing you to ride at a gentle pace and shake off daily worries. Unlike the natural landscape features of the northern line, the southern line is characterized by century-old temples and Hakka courtyards, rich in local flavor. Next to Fushan Temple, the "No. 1 Laundry Pond" has been flowing for decades, where locals still practice the most eco-friendly way of washing clothes, living in harmony with nature. Starting from the Xiaoli Community Activity Center, you enter the ancient house settlement, including beautiful red brick mansions like Qingchao Shidi, Lujiang Hall, Tang Dynasty Residence, and Yuzhu Residence, telling stories of a hundred years of beauty and sorrow. Among them, the area around Wu Family Shrine has been planned as the "Shimu Niangniang Cultural Landscape Area," where you can follow the hand-painted guide map to discover the footprints of Wu Family's reclamation and the origin of the Shimu belief. The 5.8-kilometer journey on the southern line also features one of the most popular attractions in Taoyuan in recent years—the Xiaoli Pond, the first pond in the area. The densely towering bald cypress trees make you feel like you’ve stepped into a foreign land, surrounded by farmlands, seas of Persian flowers, and neem flowers, creating unique scenery throughout the four seasons.
