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 with the Yuhupi 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 lush green mountains and fish in the stream. The flat trail is very comfortable to walk on, and you can often see groups of fish playing in the clear stream, as well as water birds waiting to catch their prey. After crossing the Pinglin Water-Friendly Suspension Bridge, if you go left along the Beishi River Trail, you'll find many fish ladders in the stream that allow fish to migrate. Thanks to the efforts of the local government to protect the river, the Beishi River Valley is clear and unpolluted, allowing you to enjoy the sight of fish like Bitterling and Loach swimming in the stream, and you can often see water birds waiting to catch fish. During the breeding season of the egrets, if you walk to the old Pinglin Bridge, you can also see groups of egrets standing in the trees waiting to be fed. Trail length: Circular trail 1.8 kilometers. Elevation: 181 to 199 meters. Surface condition: Concrete road, gravel, wooden boardwalk. Walking time: about 35 minutes. The Yuhupi River Fish Observation Trail starts from the Pinglin Water-Friendly Suspension Bridge. After crossing the bridge, go left and pass by the Taipei Water Source Specific Area Environmental Education Learning Center to reach the Yuhupi River Fish Observation Trail. This trail is a shared road for bicycles and pedestrians, accompanied by gentle streams and mountain scenery along the way, making it pleasant and easy to traverse. When you reach the scenic bridge, it’s worth stopping to stand on the transparent glass to observe the fish ecology; it’s not only thrilling but also allows for close observation of the scenery below. The pedestrian trail ends at Fude Temple, and beyond this point is the "bicycle path" continuing downstream. Trail length: 1. From the Water-Friendly Suspension Bridge to Daling Bridge, it's about 1.3 kilometers one way, with a walking time of about 30 minutes. 2. The total one-way length is 7.6 kilometers, from the South Bridge entrance to the Qinyun Bridge endpoint, with a walking time of 4 to 4.5 hours (round trip). Elevation: 177 to 260 meters. Surface condition: Brick path, wooden boardwalk, concrete road, asphalt road.
