Nankan River Waterfront Bicycle Path Introduction
The Nankan River Waterfront Bicycle Path is currently undergoing surrounding construction, so the public is advised to take extra caution. While most towns have bicycle paths, only a few allow for close-up enjoyment of waterfront scenery. The Nankan River Waterfront Bicycle Path is one of the few successful leisure paths that integrate natural landscapes, stretching 22 kilometers in length. It connects Guishan, Taoyuan, Luzhu, and Dayuan through park green spaces and scenic bridges, allowing cyclists to enjoy rare expansive views in the urban area, with different charms by day and night. Riding along the path, one can see native fish swimming in the stream, while the clean water quality attracts many egrets searching for food. The riverbanks, constructed from locally sourced pebbles, resemble an ecological landscape painting. The path starts from Bridge No. 1 in Nankan, Guishan District, through Huzhoushan Park, to NanKang River Bridge in Luzhu District, providing a long green corridor filled with trees such as Cinnamomum camphora, willow, peach blossom, and mountain cherry, enhancing the green lifestyle atmosphere beyond the rural scenery. The entire path is flat without significant ups and downs, making it suitable for a family cycling trip. The path is equipped with street lighting, and along the way, there are several waterfront parks featuring ecological ponds, bicycle parking, walking trails, sports fields, lawns, and simple children's play facilities, providing multiple recreational functions. The banks of Guishan and Luzhu also have old-fashioned water pumps. After night falls, the highlights of the Nankan River are the stunning scenic bridges; Guishan Riverside Park's Star and Moon Bridge, Taoyuan's Bianzhou Beautiful Bridge, Taoyuan's Qingxi Rainbow Bridge, and Luzhu's Nankan River Riverside Park's Bamboo Dream Bridge all showcase light sculpture designs that change over time, casting dazzling colorful lights onto the bridges. The modern design of these bridges offers a unique aesthetic compared to their daytime appearance, creating breathtaking views that leave many cyclists in awe.
