Guandu Riverside Park Introduction
The name Guandu comes from the Spanish word "Casidor," and due to the Japanese pronunciation dropping the "S," it became 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 meteorites still found at the Guandu Elementary School JiQiang branch. Guandu Riverside Park covers a vast area, featuring pedestrian paths and bike lanes, and Guandu Wharf serves as one of the boarding points for the "Blue Highway," which has routes to Dadaocheng Wharf in Taipei, Tamsui Old Street, Bali Left Bank, and Fisherman's Wharf. From the bike lane along the Guandu River, one can ride north to Fisherman's Wharf in Tamsui or south to Keelung River toward Shezi Island, creating a beautiful scenic route. Here, there is a rich intertidal ecosystem available for observation and research, showcasing various appearances and sceneries in the afternoon, dusk, and night, especially the riverside scenery of the Tamsui River, the stunning dusk views of Guanyin Mountain in Bali, and the dazzling landscape lights at the wharf after dark.
