Day and night beauty on a New Taipei City landscape tour: four must-visit popular routes

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family, compiled and reported

During the holiday period, if you want to travel but dread the crowds and traffic jams, head to the new water dance show at Bitan and sway to the music of powerhouse diva A-Lin along with the stirring and magnificent water performance. In addition, the Dark Light Trail A+ Project, a first lesson in life’s great adventures, the Shen’ao Railway and fishing port cuisine, and exploring along the Danhai Light Rail are all great holiday destinations.

Tea tasting and lake viewing in Pinglin → Hot spring bathing in Wulai → Bitan Water Dance Show

During the holiday, it's perfect to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Head to the “Yongan Scenic Trail” to breathe in the rich phytoncides. Then cycle along the “Beishi Creek Bicycle Path,” freely weaving through tea plantations and riversides. Stop for lunch in Pinglin, enjoy a special tea meal, and sip tea amid the tea fields for a leisurely afternoon. Return to the city via Provincial Highway 9, head to Wulai Hot Springs to wash away your fatigue, and in the evening, visit Bitan Scenic Area to catch the seasonal water dance show. Let A-Lin’s music elevate your spirits. Sign up to film a dance video at Bitan Water Dance before April 20th for a chance to win a free “Shen’ao Railway Bike RailBike” experience for your whole group.

Dark Light Trail A+ Project: A Secret Treasured by the Western Pacific

The Dark Light Trail, which has drawn attention from Japan’s outdoor lifestyle magazine Randonnée and tourism offices worldwide, has become a healing travel destination. During the holidays, explore the network of trails consisting of the Can Guang Liao Ancient Trail, Yang Tingli Ancient Path, Zhu Zi Tan Ancient Trail, Liu Lang Road Footpath, Caoling Historic Trail, and Golden Tablet Ancient Trail. You can travel from Ruifang to Aodi, Fulong, Shicheng, and Dali, soaking in the healing energy of mountain forest paths while breathing in the phytoncides of history.
“RailBike” experience.

Complete the Dark Light Trail challenge before April 21st by uploading your route track, date, photos, and thoughts to your personal Facebook with a public post using the route’s secret hashtag. You could be entered into a lucky draw to win top-tier gear that hiking enthusiasts dream of: the Mystery Ranch 19L Summit Pack (5 winners), Hanchor SURFACE Lightweight Chest Pack (10 winners), and Snow Peak Titanium Cutlery Set (10 winners), with a total value of up to NT$40,000.

Shen’ao Railway Bike: Mountain and Sea Adventures with Stunning Fishing Port Views

Ruifang District’s Shen’ao Fishing Port has seen increasing visitor numbers in recent years thanks to its unique fishing village culture, special geological landscapes, and delicious seafood. Hop on the highly talked-about “Shen’ao RailBike” railway bicycle, a 1.3 km scenic ride with limitless views, which has also boosted Shen’ao’s popularity.