Pinglin Fish Watching Trail Introduction
At the 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 Yuhuli River Fish Observation Trail, with a total length of approximately 3.9 kilometers, making it the longest fish observation trail in Taiwan. The trail passes through streams 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 waters as well as water birds waiting to catch them. After crossing the Pinglin Riverside Suspension Bridge, if you walk left along the Beishi River Trail, you will encounter many fish ladders in the river that allow fish to migrate. With the local government actively protecting the river, the Beishi River Valley remains clear and unpolluted, allowing you to enjoy observing fish such as Bitterling and other species swimming in the river, and you can often see water birds waiting to catch fish. During the breeding season of the egrets, when you reach the old Pinglin Bridge, you can see groups of egrets standing on the trees waiting to be fed. Trail length: Circular trail 1.8 kilometers Elevation: 181 to 199 meters Surface condition: Cement road, gravel, wooden plank road Walking time: About 35 minutes The Yuhuli River Fish Observation Trail starts from the Pinglin Riverside Suspension Bridge. After crossing the bridge and walking left, you will pass the Taipei Water Source Specific Area Environmental Education Learning Center and reach the Yuhuli River Fish Observation Trail. This trail is a shared path for bicycles and pedestrians, accompanied by small streams and mountain views that create a pleasant and easy walking environment. When you reach the scenic bridge, be sure to stop and stand on the transparent glass to observe the fish ecology, which is not only exciting but also allows you to closely appreciate the scenery below. The pedestrian path terminates at Fude Temple, beyond which is a "bicycle path" leading downstream. Trail length: 1. From the Riverside Suspension Bridge to Dalin Bridge, one way is approximately 1.3 kilometers, with a walking time of about 30 minutes. 2. The one-way total length is 7.6 kilometers, from the South Bridge entrance to the Qingyun Bridge endpoint, with a walking time of 4 to 4.5 hours (return trip). Elevation: 177 to 260 meters Surface condition: Brick path, wooden plank road, cement road, asphalt road
