Tripbaa Funbaa!, Asia’s Free Travel Expert
When traveling to Nantou, what kind of way and route would you like to explore? Today, we’ll introduce 8 Nantou bicycle routes that allow you to effortlessly enjoy your trip, experience local hospitality, and even care for the environment. Join us on a low-carbon and healthy cycling journey through Nantou!
Many people may wonder: “Why travel by bicycle?” In our daily lives, dominated by a fast-paced and overwhelming rhythm, it’s rare to have the chance to pause and reflect on what we’re doing, what we can do, or what we should do.
Cycling allows you to move in the most eco-friendly way, transforming a bike trip not just into a relaxed mode of transport but also into a slower-paced, friendly way to explore the culture and environment around you.
When visiting Sun Moon Lake, many choose to take a boat to Ita Thao to see the home of the Thao people. But the beauty of Sun Moon Lake truly deserves a closer look—the ethereal beauty in the early morning mist, the sparkling sunlight and reflections during the day, and the romantic glow of the lake at night are all must-see aspects. Get close to the lake’s charm by cycling around it!
Nantou Bicycle Route - Sun Moon Lake. (Photo / Tripbaa Funbaa!, Asia’s Free Travel Expert)
Nantou Bicycle Route - Sun Moon Lake. (Photo / Tripbaa Funbaa!, Asia’s Free Travel Expert)
Puli is an area with a simple rural charm, enhanced by Japanese colonial-era architecture. The town exudes a sense of history. Cycling through Puli lets you immerse yourself in its diverse and elegant local cultural features.
Nantou Bicycle Route - Puli Town. (Photo / Tripbaa Funbaa!, Asia’s Free Travel Expert)
Liyu Lake is a scenic spot nestled between mountains and water. The weeping willow-lined embankment is a masterpiece shaping the form of Liyu Lake. The cycling route around the lake feels like being on a small island, offering a sense of seclusion. Whether you want to relax by the lake or breathe fresh air in the forest of Hutou Mountain, it's all up to you. When you’re tired from cycling, hop on the lakeside mini train or sit in a lakeside pavilion to rest while admiring the views of Liyu Lake.
Cycling through a lush green tunnel is one of the most beneficial routes for your mind, body, and soul. The flat route where the bike path and the Jiji Railway run parallel is especially enchanting. You’ll often hear train whistles and see the trains themselves—this is the highlight of the Green Tunnel, attracting railway enthusiasts to join the cycling group too!
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Skywalks have become popular attractions in recent years. This Sky Cycling Trail lets you enjoy both the Monkey Well Sky Bridge and the Dragon-Phoenix Waterfall Skywalk in one go. Cycling 28 kilometers lets you take in the beautiful scenery of Zhongliao, making it the perfect Nantou cycling route for trend-seeking and adventurous youth.
Starting from Pinglin Bridge, you can cycle while admiring the continuous stretches of Huoyanshan–Jiufeng Peaks and the scenery along the Wu River. The Shulong Tunnel’s “line of sky” is a marvel in Taiwan. This cycling route is suitable for families, offering a stress-free and leisurely ride along a gentle path.
The cycling route runs alongside vegetable and fruit farmland. Riding along these paths offers a refreshing and pleasant experience, with glimpses of quaint farmhouses and idyllic scenery. The seasonal sights of golden needle flowers and fireflies at Shuisha Active Basin are a limited-time ecological bonus—don’t miss them when you visit Toushe Living Basin to enrich your trip!
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When the weeping privet is in bloom, it looks like snowflakes scattered across the branches. Its well-deserved title “March Snow” fills the air with floral scents on the Zhushan Xiaping bicycle route, offering a treat for both sight and smell. After your bike ride, you can also explore the Zhushan Bamboo Culture Area or stay in a bamboo forest homestay to deeply connect with the town’s culture and history!
Nantou Bicycle Route - Zhushan Green Bamboo Cultural Park. (Photo / Tripbaa Funbaa!, Asia’s Free Travel Expert)
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