Light cycling trips under the green trees with a view of the Ferris wheel

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team
 

On hot summer days, why not take a holiday trip to Shuangxi Riverside Park? Ride a bike or take a stroll in the cool breeze under the dense tree shade; it's just a 15-minute walk from Zhishan MRT Station.

The Shuangxi Living Waterfront Bikeway was recently voted one of the top ten most beautiful riverside bikeways in Taipei and New Taipei. Along the route, the green grass is lush, and during midsummer, the golden trumpet flowers of the soft-stemmed allamanda are in full bloom, exuding vitality. Whether on the left or right bank of the Shuangxi River, there are tree-lined sections, so many cyclists call it a "green tunnel." Cycling here, you’re accompanied by the stream, with a gentle breeze, slowing your pedaling pace to enjoy the cool filtered through the tree shade, which completely dispels the summer heat. Moreover, you can spot water birds such as night herons and little egrets flying leisurely or resting along the riverbank. Cycling under the "green tunnel," the cool shade offers a refreshing escape from the heat.

Nearby attractions include the Children’s Amusement Park, Taipei Astronomical Museum, Zhishan Rock, Shilin Official Residence Park, Zhishan Park, and the National Palace Museum. When you’re hungry, head to Shilin Night Market for a feast, then easily take the MRT home. Connecting nature, scenery, culture, and leisure, it's perfect for a one-day trip on a holiday to experience the waterfront leisure vibe that Shuangxi offers.