Pinglin Fish Viewing Trail Introduction
At Pinglin Suspension Bridge, you can see that both sides of the suspension bridge have a fish observation trail. The Pinglin Fish Observation Trail connects the Beishi River Fish Observation Trail and the Yuhu River Fish Observation Trail, with a total length of about 3.9 kilometers, making it the longest fish observation trail in Taiwan. The trail passes through stream banks and tea plantations, accompanied by lush green mountains and schools of fish in the streams. The flat trail is very comfortable to walk on, and you can often see fish playing in the clear streams, as well as waterbirds waiting to hunt. After crossing the Pinglin Water-friendly Suspension Bridge, if you walk left along the Beishi River Trail, it is called the "Beishi River Trail." The stream features many fish ladders that allow the schools of fish to migrate. With the local office's active conservation efforts in closing the streams, the Beishi River Valley remains clear and unpolluted, allowing visitors to appreciate schools of fish like bitterling and creek chub swimming in the stream, and often, you can see waterbirds waiting to catch fish. During the breeding season of the egrets, you can also see groups of egrets perched in the trees, waiting for their young to be fed when you walk to the old Pinglin Bridge. Trail length: Circular trail is 1.8 kilometers. Elevation: 181-199 meters. Road conditions: Concrete road, pebble path, wooden boardwalk. Walking time: About 35 minutes. The Yuhu River Fish Observation Trail starts from the Pinglin Water-friendly Suspension Bridge. After crossing the bridge, if you walk left and pass by the Taipei Water Source Special Area Environmental Education Learning Center, you will arrive at the Yuhu River Fish Observation Trail. This trail is a shared path for bicycles and pedestrians, accompanied by gentle streams and mountain scenery, making it pleasant and easy to walk. When you reach the scenic bridge, you might as well stop and stand on the transparent glass to observe the fish ecology; it's not only stimulating and interesting but also allows you to closely appreciate the scenery below your feet. The pedestrian path ends at Fude Temple, after which it becomes a "bicycle path" leading downstream. Trail length: 1. From the Water-friendly Suspension Bridge to Dailing Bridge, one way is about 1.3 kilometers, with a walking time of about 30 minutes. 2. The total length one way is 7.6 kilometers, from the South Bridge entrance to the endpoint at Qingyun Bridge, with a walking time of 4-4.5 hours (round trip). Elevation: 177-260 meters. Road conditions: Brick path, wooden boardwalk, concrete road, asphalt road.
