Pinglin Fish Viewing Trail Introduction
At Pinglin Suspension Bridge, you can see fish observation trails on both sides of the bridge. The Pinglin Fish Observation Trail connects the Beishi River Fish Observation Trail and the Yuhu Creek Fish Observation Trail, totaling about 3.9 kilometers, making it the longest fish observation trail in Taiwan. The trail winds through streams and tea plantations, accompanied by lush mountains and schools of fish in the stream. The flat trail is very comfortable to walk, and you can often see schools of fish playing in the clear stream, as well as water birds waiting to catch their prey. After crossing the Pinglin Riverside Suspension Bridge and turning left, you will follow the Beishi River Trail, which features numerous fish ladders allowing fish in the stream to migrate. With the area's conservation efforts to protect fish habitats, the Beishi River Valley is clear and unpolluted, allowing for the appreciation of fish like bitterling and creek chubs swimming in the water, and you can 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 even see groups of egrets standing on trees, eagerly awaiting to be fed. Trail length: Loop trail 1.8 kilometers Elevation: 181-199 meters Surface conditions: Cement, gravel, wooden paths Walking time: Approximately 35 minutes The Yuhu Creek Fish Observation Trail starts from the Pinglin Riverside Suspension Bridge. After crossing the bridge and turning left, you will pass by the Taipei Water Source Specific Area Environmental Education Learning Center and reach the Yuhu Creek Fish Observation Trail. This trail is a shared road for both cyclists and pedestrians, accompanied by gentle streams and mountain views, making it scenic and easy to walk. When you reach the scenic bridge, be sure to stop and observe the fish ecology through the transparent glass, which is not only exciting but also allows you to closely observe the scenery beneath your feet. The pedestrian trail ends at Fude Temple, after which it becomes a "bicycle path" heading downstream. Trail length: 1. From the Riverside Suspension Bridge to Daling Bridge, one-way is about 1.3 kilometers, walking time is about 30 minutes. 2. The total one-way length is 7.6 kilometers from the entrance at South Duh Bridge to the end at Qingyun Bridge, walking time is 4 to 4.5 hours (round trip). Elevation: 177-260 meters Surface conditions: Brick path, wooden path, cement road, asphalt road.
