Pinglin Fish Watching 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 Yupu 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 streams and tea plantations, accompanied by verdant mountains and schools of fish in the streams. The flat path is very comfortable to walk, and you can often see schools of fish frolicking in the clear streams, as well as water birds waiting to catch prey. After passing the Pinglin Riverside Suspension Bridge and turning left, you will be on the Beishi River Trail, which features numerous fish ladders in the river to assist fish migration. With the local district office actively protecting the river, the Beishi River Valley remains clear and unpolluted, allowing visitors to appreciate fish species such as Candidia barbatula and Channa argus swimming in the river, and often spotting water birds waiting to catch fish. During the breeding season of the egrets, you can even see groups of egrets perched in trees at the old Pinglin Bridge, eagerly waiting to be fed. Trail Length: Circular trail 1.8 km Elevation: 181-199 meters Surface Conditions: Cement road, pebble path, wooden plank road Walking Time: About 35 minutes The Yupu River Fish Observation Trail starts from the Pinglin Riverside Suspension Bridge. After crossing the bridge and turning left, you will reach the Yupu River Fish Observation Trail, which is a shared path for bicycles and pedestrians. The trail has gentle streams and mountain views along the way, making it pleasant and easy to walk. Upon reaching the scenic bridge, it’s a good idea to stop and stand on the transparent glass to observe the fish ecology, which is both stimulating and allows for close-up views of the scenery below. However, the pedestrian path stops at the Fude Temple, and the next section leads to the "bicycle path" downstream. Trail Length: 1. From the Riverside Suspension Bridge to Daling Bridge, a one-way distance of about 1.3 kilometers, with a walking time of about 30 minutes. 2. A total one-way distance of 7.6 kilometers, from the Nan Bridge entrance to the end at Qingyun Bridge, with a walking time of 4-4.5 hours (round trip). Elevation: 177-260 meters Surface Conditions: Brick path, wooden plank road, cement road, asphalt road
