Nankan River Waterfront Bicycle Path Introduction
The Nankan River Waterfront Bike Path requires the public's attention due to ongoing construction in the surrounding area. While most towns have bike paths, few allow for close-up appreciation of waterfront scenery. The Nankan River Waterfront Bike Path is one of the few leisure trails successfully integrated with natural landscapes, stretching a total of 22 kilometers, connecting Guishan, Taoyuan, Luzhu, and Dayuan via park green spaces and landscaped bridges. Riders can enjoy an open view rare in urban areas, with different charms by day and night. Cycling along the path, one can observe native fish swimming in the river, and the clean water attracts many egrets foraging in the area. The riverbanks are constructed from local river stones, resembling an ecological landscape painting. The bike path runs from the Nankan No. 1 Bridge in Guishan District through Huto Mountain Park to the Nankan River Bridge in Luzhu District, featuring a continuous green corridor with trees such as Port Jackson fig, willow, peach blossoms, and mountain cherry blossoms, enhancing the green atmosphere amidst the rural scenery. The entire bike path is flat, with no steep inclines, making it suitable for a family cycling trip. It is equipped with street lights and, along the way, there are several waterside parks featuring ecological pools, bike parking areas, walking paths, sports fields, lawns, and simple children's playgrounds, providing multiple recreational functions. Guishan and Luzhu also have old-style water pumps along the banks. At night, the highlight of the Nankan River lies in the dazzling scenic bridges: Guishan First Riverside Park's Xingyue Bridge, Taoyuan Bianzhou's Meiqiao, Taoyuan Qingshui Rainbow Bridge, and Luzhu Nankan Riverside Park's Bamboo Dream Bridge. The light sculpture designs change over time, projecting stunning colored lights on the bridges, creating a modern aesthetic that contrasts with their beauty during the day, captivating many cyclists who stop to admire the views.
