Guandu Riverside Park Introduction
Guandu's name comes from the Spanish word "Casidor," which the Japanese pronunciation shortened by removing the "S," resulting in the present-day "Guandu." In ancient times, Guandu was a center for sulfur production and export. In 1895, it was a military fortress with artillery, and it also suffered attacks from meteorites, with remnants of suspected meteorites still found in Guandu Elementary School's Ziqiang Branch. Guandu Riverside Park covers a vast area with pedestrian paths and bicycle lanes, and Guandu Wharf is one of the departure points for the "Blue Highway," offering routes to Taipei's Dadaocheng Wharf, Tamsui Old Street, Bali Left Bank, and Fisherman's Wharf. From the bicycle path along the Guandu riverside, one can travel north to Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf or south along the Keelung River to Shezi Island, creating a beautiful scenic route. Here, there is abundant intertidal zone ecology for observation and research, and the afternoons, dusk, and nights each present various appearances and landscapes, especially the scenic views along the Tamsui River, the dusk beauty of Guanyin Mountain in Bali, and the dazzling landscape lights at the wharf after nightfall.
