Guandu Riverside Park Introduction
Guandu is derived from the Spanish word "Casidor." The Japanese pronunciation dropped the "S," resulting in the modern name "Guandu." In ancient times, Guandu was a center for sulfur production and export. In 1895, it served as a military stronghold with a fortress and was also attacked by meteorites, leaving behind remnants of suspected meteorites in the Guandu Elementary School's Ziqiang branch. Guandu Riverside Park covers a vast area and features pedestrian paths and bike trails. The Guandu wharf is also one of the boarding points for the "Blue Highway," with four routes heading to Dadaocheng Wharf in Taipei, Tamsui Old Street, Bali Left Bank, and Fisherman's Wharf. From the bike path along the Guandu Riverside, one can ride north to Fisherman's Wharf in Tamsui or south along the Keelung River to Shezi Island, creating a scenic route. Here, there is a rich intertidal ecosystem for observation and research. Each part of the day—afternoon, dusk, and night—offers different views and landscapes, especially the riverside scenery of the Tamsui River, the beautiful dusk at Guanyin Mountain in Bali, and the dazzling landscape lights at the wharf after nightfall.
