Guandu Riverside Park Introduction
Guandu is derived from the Spanish word "Casidor," which was phonetically altered by the Japanese, dropping the "S" and becoming "Guandu" today. In ancient times, Guandu was a source of sulfur and an export center; it served as a military fortress in 1895 and had artillery installations. It was also subject to meteorite attacks, with remnants of suspected meteoric stones remaining at Guandu Elementary School's Cihang branch. Guandu Riverside Park covers a vast area and features walking paths and bike lanes. Guandu Wharf is one of the boarding points for the "Blue Highway," with routes leading to Dadaocheng Wharf in Taipei, Tamsui Old Street, Baliaozai, and Fisherman's Wharf. From the bike path along the Guandu riverside, cyclists can head north to Fisherman's Wharf in Tamsui or south to Keelung River towards Shezi Island, forming a beautiful landscape route. The area is rich in intertidal zone ecology for observation and research. In the afternoon, dusk, and nighttime, there are many different sights and sceneries, especially the riverside views of the Tamsui River, the beautiful dusk scenery of Guanyin Mountain in Baliao, and the dazzling landscape lights at the wharf after dark.
