Beiheng Highway Cycling Route Starting Point Introduction
Do you feel like your life is monotonous? Why not plan an epic journey to spark new challenges in your unexciting life! Travel goal - "Conquer the Northern Cross-Island Highway: I'm not afraid of an altitude of a thousand feet." This time, without cars or buses, challenge yourself with a high-difficulty cycling adventure. The 80-kilometer uphill route is nothing to fear, starting from Daxi, visiting Jiao Ban Mountain, Dong Yan Mountain, and Ba Ling, and directly heading to Zhuang Wei in Yilan. Along the way, enjoy beautiful mountains, waters, and landscapes, roam through vast spaces, and rediscover your passion and original intent! Starting from the beginning of the Northern Cross-Island Highway at Cikang Road in Daxi District, follow the route past the Daxi Mausoleum and Cihu Mausoleum. The two Chiang parks, still free of crowds in the early morning, feel exceptionally serene. Continue the gradual uphill ascent through the Xin Ba Ji Tunnel, where leisure-seeking tourists in scenic restaurants and farms contrast amusingly with your fast-paced cycling. Before entering Sanmin Village in the Fengxing District, most of the route is straight, a good time to push for speed. Enjoy the magnificent mountains and the unique tribal art installations as you pass through Yuanshan, from Xin Village to the Jiao Ban Mountain business district, where you can dine and replenish fluids. This stop is the only replenishing station before reaching Ba Ling. After Jiao Ban Mountain, enter Luo Fu Li and reach one of the three famous bridges on the Northern Cross-Island Highway - Luo Fu Bridge! Gaze at the breathtaking and expansive valley of the Dahan River, filling you with vibrant energy. Continue uphill through the Ronghua Tunnel and the Snow Mist Tunnel. After passing the Ronghua Dam, once used for agricultural irrigation, you will arrive at the Biyawa tribe, known for conserving the imperial pheasant and the blue-bellied pheasant. The Atayal people, who coexist harmoniously with nature, have created a living space that gives travelers a sense of belonging. Take a short rest at Su Le to regain strength for the journey to Ba Ling; the ascent from Ba Ling Bridge is a series of steep climbs, testing endurance and willpower. By this point, you've already cycled 50 kilometers; don’t give up easily! After crossing Guanghua, conquer a series of hairpin turns and reach the highest point of the Northern Cross-Island Highway - Si Ling, where the excitement of seeing the 1,170-meter elevation sign is unforgettable! Descend towards Xicun at the border of Taoyuan and Yilan; this cross-border journey is approaching its conclusion. Most of the riding in Yilan is downhill. After passing through the Ming Chi National Forest Recreation Area, you will face the last major challenge - the Qilan hairpin turns, after which you can easily conquer Yuan Shan and Yilan City, arriving at the easternmost end of the Northern Cross-Island Highway - Zhuang Wei Pavilion, where the journey perfectly comes to a close.
