A light ceramic culture journey—New YouBike rental station added at Yingge Ceramics Museum in New Taipei

▲ Six new YouBike stations have been added in New Taipei City. (Photo / fromYouBike Taipei Public Bicyclefan page)

By reporter Lee Tzu-yi / Integrated report

New Taipei City has added six new YouBike stations, which will be operational from 00:00 on August 16. These include the Yingge District Ceramics Museum, Jian Mountain Park, Taipei Metro Huilong Station (Exit 3) in Xinzhuang District, Maple Tree Foot Park in Taishan District, Zhuangjing Park and Hua De Park in Banqiao District. Once launched, New Taipei City will have a total of 178 stations and 4,550 public bicycles. Additionally, to promote YouBike usage, the first 30 minutes of bike rental in New Taipei City continue to be free.

The YouBike rental station at the Ceramics Museum is located under the pedestrian overpass opposite the museum. It is close to the San-Yi Art Village, San-Yi Heart Space Art Zone, and Dragon Kiln Bridge, with connections to the riverside bicycle path. In addition, YouBike rental stations are available at Yingge Train Station, Yingge Old Street, and the Ceramics Museum, allowing travelers to plan a spontaneous trip to Yingge by train and YouBike, without worrying about traffic jams or parking issues.

Locations of the new stations:
1.Yingge District Ceramics Museum(Located at No. 407, Wenhua Road, with 46 parking spaces)
2. Yingge District Jian Mountain Park (Located opposite No. 161, Jian Mountain Road, with 44 parking spaces)
3. Xinzhuang District Taipei Metro Huilong Station (Exit 3) (Located at Zhongzheng Road / Zhongzheng Road Lane 746, with 60 parking spaces)
4. Taishan District Maple Tree Foot Park (Located on the sidewalk in front of No. 26, Lane 26, Fengjiang Road, with 36 parking spaces)
5. Banqiao District Zhuangjing Park (Located at Wanan Road / Section 2, Minsheng Road, with 38 parking spaces)
6. Banqiao District Hua De Park (Located opposite No. 60, Lane 245, Section 2, Sichuan Road, with 32 parking spaces)

In addition, due to the accumulation of silt and garbage in the riverside parks after Typhoon Soudelor, the riverside bicycle paths are now open for use. Information can be checked on theHighway Administration Office webpage.