Ba Lian Stream Leisure Trail Introduction
Ba Lian Creek Leisure Trail is located along the pristine waters of Ba Lian Creek, which runs through the entire Sanzhi District and is the main river of the area. According to legend, eight households settled here in the past and built houses alongside the valley, giving rise to the name "Ba Xian Li" settlement. In response to the needs of the residents' daily lives, numerous small irrigation ditches were created for various uses including washing clothes, irrigation, electricity generation, rice milling, and tea production. The Ba Lian Creek Leisure Trail stretches approximately 1.79 kilometers along both banks of Ba Lian Creek beneath Pu Tou Bridge. This area features a wider river surface and calm waters, and after renovations, the trail has been completed and transformed into a popular hydrophilic park for summer recreation, becoming a well-known tourist destination in New Taipei City. Currently, efforts are underway to protect the creek and its fish; the water is crystal clear, and fish can be seen swimming throughout. The audible sound of flowing water is accompanied by water wheels along the way. Passersby can enjoy fields of bamboo shoots, known as "Meiren Leg," while walking the trail, experiencing refreshing breezes in the countryside that cleanse the stresses of urban life, bringing peace and tranquility.
