Guandu Riverside Park Introduction
Guandu's name comes from the Spanish word "Casidor," and due to the Japanese pronunciation dropping the "S," it has transformed into today's "Guandu." In ancient times, Guandu was a source and export center for sulfur. In 1895, it served as a military fortress with artillery and was also subjected to meteorite attacks, with remnants of suspected meteoric rocks still found at Guandu Elementary School's Ziqiang Branch. Guandu Riverside Park covers a vast area and features pedestrian paths and bike lanes. Guandu Pier is also one of the boarding points for the "Blue Highway," with routes leading to Taipei Dadaocheng Wharf, Tamsui Old Street, Bali Left Bank, and Fisherman's Wharf. From the bike path along Guandu Riverside, one can cycle north to Fisherman's Wharf in Tamsui or south along the Keelung River to Shezi Island, creating a beautiful scenic route. This area has rich intertidal zone ecology available for observation and research. In the afternoon, dusk, and night, the scenery presents various different aspects, especially the coastal views of the Tamsui River, the beautiful dusk scenery of Guanyin Mountain in Bali, and the stunning landscape lights at the pier after dark.
