Bade Qiaodong Xiaoli Sunlight Bike Path Introduction
This is not a challenging journey of self-discovery, but it allows you to easily cross through Daxi, Pingzhen, Zhongli, and Bade in a 13.5-kilometer bike ride, enjoying an ultimate mix of traditional culture and a lively natural environment. The route is flat and easy to traverse, making it highly recommended for family outings or solo cycling adventures. Are you ready to embark on this leisurely biking adventure? Let’s bike! Starting from Xiaoli Elementary School, it features two major routes focusing on "Religious Culture" and "Pond Life Leisure." The northern route is 7.7 kilometers long, starting from Changxing Road and following signs to head towards Xiaoli Elementary School. The quiet Dahuo farmhouse community has preserved traditional wash basins, serving as an "activity center" for local residents where they wash clothes, chat, and enjoy summer splashes under ancient trees. As you ride through, you can feel the unique leisurely atmosphere of the countryside. Continuing towards Yuansheng Temple, you will see rows of agricultural greenhouses and leisure farms. The route ends at Qiangdongli Pond Park, where three ponds are interconnected, and the lakeside walking path is lined with drooping willows. You often see people fishing, jogging, or cycling, as this peaceful green scenery extends all the way to the shaded path on Dongfeng Street, allowing you to bike at a leisurely pace, easily shedding daily worries. Unlike the northern route's natural landscape features, the southern route, filled with century-old temples and Hakka courtyards, has a rich local flavor. Next to Fushan Temple is the "No. 1 Wash Basin," which has been flowing for decades, and locals have maintained the most eco-friendly laundry method, living in harmony with nature. Starting from the Xiaoli Community Activity Center, you'll enter the old house community with historical residences like Qingshao Shidi, Lujiang Hall, Tangchao Residence, and Yuzhu Residence, each telling the beautiful and sorrowful stories of a century. Among them, the Wu Family Temple area has been designated as the "Shimu Niangniang Cultural Landscape Area." With the hand-painted guiding map, you can trace the footprints of the Wu family’s reclamation efforts and the origins of the Shimu belief. The 5.8-kilometer southern route features one of its highlights: the popular Xiaoli Pond, the first pond in Taoyuan, where towering bald cypress trees make you feel like you're abroad. Surrounded by farmland, Persian flower fields, and neem flowers, unique beauty is crafted throughout the seasons.
