Holiday Travel Guide: 7 Themed Tours in New Taipei

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Planning to travel during the Children’s Day and Tomb Sweeping Day holidays? New Taipei’s 7 themed tours let parents and kids engage all their senses—sight, sound, smell, taste, touch, and heart—enjoying food, fun, and adventure all in one go.

Greater Taipei Metropolitan Park. (Photo / New Taipei City Government Tourism Bureau, the same below)

Theme 1: “A Feast for the Eyes” – A Colorful Floral Journey
AlongJinshanProvincial Highway 2 (Yangjin Highway) toward Shitoushan Park Trail, admire the azaleas and cherry blossoms lining the road. After flower viewing, head to nearby Fagushan for a moment of tranquility; head south toXizhiDajianshan Trail to see the pink, snow-white, lavender, and bright red azaleas competing in beauty.

 

SanchiQingshan Road and Sansheng Trail are known as the “Sakura Avenue,” with rows of Yoshino cherry trees on both sides. The pink petals falling in the breeze resemble an April snowfall; take the MRT toXindianHemei Mountain Trail, where lamp calla flowers, ear-drop bean flowers, acacia blossoms, and mountain pepper flowers bloom vibrantly. In the evening, you can also enjoy the water “flowers”—gaze at the “Bi Tan Water Dance Show” across the river.

The azaleas are in full bloom.

ShuangxiAlong the Shuangtai Industrial Road and Hupotan Hiking Trail, crimson cherry blossoms and azaleas bloom alongside the blue-green waters of Hupotan, creating a stunning contrast.

Fisherman’s Wharf Bicycle Path.

Low-carbon cycling adventure.

Theme 2: “Bonding Through Nature” – A Low-Carbon Cycling Adventure
Sunlight spills over the Tamsui River, giving the bicycle path the reputation of theTamsui-BaliGolden Coastline. Many historic sites and museums are also located here. Not only can you enjoy the scenery and culture of Tamsui, but you can also visit the Tamsui Wetlands to find mudskippers, fiddler crabs, and sample local snacks in Tamsui-Bali. When tired, hop on a bus to Fisherman’s Wharf to enjoy the sea breeze and a breathtaking sunset.

 

For lake and mountain views, head toXindianXindian River Bicycle Path, where you can gaze down at the unique rock formations of Little Red Wall while riding, and catch the limited-time, world-class “Bi Tan Water Dance Show.” The challengingRound-the-Island Route 1along the right bank of the Dahan River offers a serene and scenic ride, starting from Xindian’s Bi Tan, passing through Banqiao, Tucheng, and ending in Sanxia’s Hengxi, with beautiful views along the way.

Banqiao’s Xibei Park features a giant, cute octopus slide.

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