Ba Lian Creek Leisure Trail Introduction
The Balianxi Leisure Trail is located along the pristine Balian River, which runs through the Sanzi District and is the main river in the area. According to legend, eight households settled here in the past and built homes along the river valley, thus giving rise to the settlement named "Baxianli." To support the daily lives of the residents, a network of water channels was developed for various purposes, such as washing clothes, irrigation, generating electricity, rice milling, and tea production. The Balianxi Leisure Trail is approximately 1.79 kilometers long, situated on both sides of the Balian River below the Putou Bridge. The river here is wider, with a gentle current, and after renovation, the leisure trail has been completed. It has transformed into a popular water park for summer recreation, becoming a well-known tourist attraction in New Taipei City. Currently, efforts are underway to protect the river and its fish, resulting in crystal-clear water where fish can be seen swimming freely. The sound of running water can be heard from the nearby waterwheels, and along the trail, there are fields of bamboo shoots, known as "beautiful legs." As you walk along the path, you can enjoy the refreshing breeze of the fields, washing away the hustle and bustle of the city and providing a calming escape for the mind.
