Yanping Riverside Park Introduction
Taipei's Yanping Riverside Park is located between the Inner Riverbank of Zhongxiao Bridge and the water pump station at section 9 of Yanping North Road. This area served as a recreational space for Taipei residents in the 1950s. Yanping Riverside Park is close to the area from Zhongxiao Bridge to the end of Minsheng West Road, featuring a large expanse of land. Upon entering from the end of Nanjing West Road (No. 4), you will immediately see a vast and lush forest, green grass fields, and shady trees. This place has historically been the backyard garden for residents of Datong District, where in the early morning, there are often activities such as folk dance by local moms and tai chi exercises by elderly men. At the water gate at the end of Nanjing West Road (No. 4), there stands "Yanping Temple," which remains a gathering place for local elders. The plaque inscribed with the "Year of Yi Ji" suggests it was built around 1905. Underneath the large offering table in the temple courtyard, the ancient and lively form of the Tiger Deity seems to witness the rise and fall of the local community. Right outside the water gate at the end of Minsheng West Road (No. 5) is the Dadaocheng Wharf. Once you enter the water gate, you can see colorful Tianjin sailboats and an elegantly arched bridge, along with the blue public boat terminal, which offers routes to Guandu or Bali, allowing you to experience a different charm from land travel. Dadaocheng Wharf (No. 5 water gate) features a blue public boat terminal, a coffee square, and Tianjin sailboats. Riding along the river to the north offers scenic views of Yangmingshan and the Tamsui River at sunset, providing a stark contrast to the traffic flowing on several cross-river bridges, making the current leisure time feel especially precious. Cyclists can also visit neighboring cultural heritage sites, including Dadaocheng, Dihua Street, Xiahai City God Temple, Taipei Confucius Temple, Dalongdong Bao'an Temple, and Yongle Market. This way, one can catch a glimpse of the former prosperity of Dadaocheng.
