Top 6 Recommended Cycling Coastal Routes Across Taiwan × Perfect for Family Outings

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

In spring and summer, when the weather is cool and the sun is shining, besides being great for outdoor activities, cycling along the way while exercising and enjoying the scenery is also a very pleasant travel activity. Cities across Taiwan are beginning to embrace a leisurely and relaxed atmosphere, planning cycling paths and with officials leading walks, gradually raising awareness about energy conservation and environmental protection. Below, we have selected six of Taiwan’s best cycling routes. Whether you’re speeding along coastal paths caressed by sea breezes, riding through rural country trails, or cruising down tree-lined boulevards, these are all excellent choices for an outdoor cycling adventure.

Classic East Coast Cycling Route – Shimen Changbin Bicycle Path
The classic East Coast cycling route starts at the Changbin Bicycle Path (Provincial Highway 11, Km 84.6), a dedicated cycling lane, and ends at the Shimen Recreation Area. The entire route consists of a combination of dedicated coastal cycling paths, slow vehicle lanes, and mixed-use lanes. Along the way, you can enjoy the boundless ocean views and geological landscapes.

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Location: Fengbin Township, Hualien County; Changbin Township, Taitung County

Yilan Coastal Bicycle Path
The Yilan Coastal Bicycle Path, located close to the shoreline, is approximately 13.5 kilometers long. It starts at Donggang Banyan Park at the estuary where the Yilan River and the Lanyang River meet the sea, featuring dozens of lush, sprawling banyan trees. The path leads to Zhuangwei Guoling Jidian Temple, Yongzhen Coastal Park, and all the way to Zhuan’an Creek Waterfowl Habitat.

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Location: Zhuangwei Township, Yilan County

Taitung Chishang Dapochi (Fuyian Loop) & Blue Line Bicycle Path
The main route of the Chishang Fuyian Canal Bicycle Path starts at Fengze Bridge in Dapochi, Chishang, passes through the Green Tunnel, and connects to the Chishang Water Canal route, spanning approximately 17.4 kilometers in total. It takes about two hours to complete the loop.

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Location: Chishang Township, Taitung County

Love River & Lotus Pond Bicycle Path System
The Love River & Lotus Pond Bicycle Path System is a lake-and-river style cycling route centered around the Love River and Lotus Pond. It starts from the mouth of the Love River in downtown Kaohsiung (Wufu Bridge) in the south and extends to the Lotus Pond lakeside cycling path in the north, with a total length of about 24.5 kilometers.

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Location: Zuoying District, Sanmin District, Gushan District, Yancheng District, Qianjin District, and Lingya District, Kaohsiung City