Pinglin Fish Watching Trail Introduction
At Pinglin Suspension Bridge, you can see a fish-watching trail on both sides of the bridge. The Pinglin Fish-Watching Trail connects to the Beishi River Fish-Watching Trail and the Yupu River Fish-Watching Trail, spanning approximately 3.9 kilometers, making it the longest fish-watching trail in Taiwan. The trail passes through streams and tea gardens, accompanied by lush green mountains and fish in the streams. The flat trail is very comfortable to walk, and you can often see fish swimming in the clear streams and water birds waiting to catch their prey. After crossing the Pinglin Waterfront Suspension Bridge and walking left, you will follow the Beishi River Trail, known as the "Beishi River Trail." Numerous fish ladders are installed in the stream, allowing fish to migrate. With the local office actively protecting the river and fish, the Beishi River Valley remains clear and unpolluted, where you can appreciate fish species like Bitterling and Loach swimming in the water, and frequently see water birds waiting to catch fish. During the breeding season of the egrets, if you walk to the old Pinglin Bridge, you can witness groups of egrets perched on trees, eagerly waiting for food. Trail Length: Circular trail 1.8 kilometers Elevation: 181-199 meters Surface Condition: Cement path, gravel, wooden boardwalk Walking Time: Approximately 35 minutes The Yupu River Fish-Watching Trail starts from the Pinglin Waterfront Suspension Bridge. After crossing the bridge and walking left, you will pass the Taipei Water Source Specific Area Environmental Education Learning Center and arrive at the Yupu River Fish-Watching Trail. This trail is a shared path for bicycles and pedestrians, accompanied by gentle streams and mountain views, making for a pleasant and easy walk. When you reach the scenic bridge, it's worth stopping to stand on the transparent glass and observe the fish ecology, which is not only exciting but also allows for close-up views of the scenery below. The pedestrian trail ends at Fude Temple, after which it becomes a "bicycle path" leading downstream. Trail Length: 1. From the waterfront suspension bridge to Daling Bridge, one way is about 1.3 kilometers, taking approximately 30 minutes. 2. The single trip is 7.6 kilometers from the South Dushu Bridge entrance to the end at Qingyun Bridge, taking approximately 4-4.5 hours (round trip). Elevation: 177-260 meters Surface Condition: Brick path, wooden boardwalk, cement road, asphalt road
