Nankan River Waterfront Bicycle Path Introduction
The Nankan River Riverside Bicycle Path should be approached with caution due to ongoing construction in the surrounding area. While many towns have bicycle paths, few offer close-up views of riverside scenery. The Nankan River Riverside Bicycle Path is one of the few leisure paths that successfully integrates natural landscapes, stretching 22 kilometers and connecting Guishan, Taoyuan, Luzhu, and Dayuan through park green spaces and scenic bridges. Biking along the path allows you to enjoy the rare open vistas of the urban area, with different charms during the day and at night. Cycling on this path, native fish swim in the stream, and the clean water quality attracts many egrets feeding here, complemented by riverbanks built from locally sourced pebbles, resembling an ecological painting. The path runs from Bridge No. 1 in Nankan, Guishan District, through Hutuoshan Park, to Nankan River Bridge in Luzhu District, featuring a continuous green corridor planted with trees such as Java olive, willow, peach blossom, and mountain cherry, enhancing the vibrant atmosphere aside from the rural scenery. The path is flat without steep ups and downs, making it suitable for a family cycling trip. Equipped with street lights, the path also includes several waterfront parks featuring ecological ponds, bicycle parking areas, walking paths, sports fields, lawns, and simple children's play facilities, providing multiple recreational functions. Additionally, the Guishan and Luzhu banks house old-style water pumps. At night, the highlights of the Nankan River are showcased by the stunning scenic bridges; the Xingyue Bridge at Guishan Riverside Park, the Meijia Bridge in Bianzhou, the Qingshui Rainbow Bridge in Taoyuan, and the Bamboo Dream Bridge at Luzhu's Nankan River Riverside Park feature dynamic light sculptures that change over time, casting dazzling colors onto the bridge structures. These modern bridges offer a beauty distinct from their daytime aesthetics, capturing the admiration of many cyclists who stop to appreciate the breathtaking scenery.
