Maple Leaves in Taipei Have Turned Red — Take a Bike Ride to Jing Shan Community for an Autumn Scenic Tour

By MOOK Travel & Lifestyle Network Editorial Team
 

In recent years, bicycle tourism has gained significant popularity—not only is it healthy, but it’s also environmentally friendly. Recently, the maple leaves in Jing Shan Community have gradually turned red. Why not hop on a bike and head here to enjoy the stunning autumn foliage? The Taipei City Government’s Department of Urban Development reports that visitors can use the Iron Horse Station located at Lane 71, Section 3, Zhishan Road, Shilin District as a base, then head toward Lane 131, Jing Shan Road and the end of Yongguang Road to reach Jing Shan Community. There, you can admire the valleys where maple leaves transition from green to yellow, orange, and finally deep crimson.

The maple varieties in Jing Shan Li, Shilin District, commonly known as “red-leaf Japanese maple,” are created by grafting branches of Japanese maples onto the trunks of Taiwan’s native green maples. These maples feature deeply lobed leaves with five to seven sections. With two maple foliage seasons each year—in April and December—the mountainsides covered in crimson foliage attract many visitors.

In addition to enjoying the beautiful autumn leaves, Shilin District’s Xishan Community and Jing Shan Community boast abundant natural resources and a unique geographical environment, with numerous surrounding attractions. The area includes Taipei’s largest “Nei Shuang Xi Nature Center” forest park, as well as famous sites such as “Jingy Ancient Irrigation Canal,” “Pingding Ancient Irrigation Canal,” “Century-Old Irrigation Canal,” “Iron Horse Station,” “Cherry Blossom Viewing Platform,” and “Chunghwa Telecom Satellite Dish.” There are six popular biking routes in the area, all starting from the National Palace Museum. Heading along Section 2 of Zhishan Road, they lead to various destinations including the bus terminal at the end of Zhongshe Road, the Lengshuikeng Visitor Center, Fengguikou, the Sage Waterfall, the Baishi Lake Suspension Bridge, and the Jian South Road Summit Pavilion.