Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Department, compiled and reported
Located in Taipei’s Shilin District, Shetou Island lies between the Keelung and Tamsui Rivers, featuring mangrove ecology and stunning riverside landscapes, including Taipei Flower Village, Shetou Island Wetland, and Daitou Park. It’s like an oasis in the city and is highly suitable for leisurely sightseeing during holidays. You can plan a one-day trip by bike.
Taipei Flower Village (Photo / Taipei Flower Village)
1. Taipei Flower Village
Taipei Flower Village was transformed from a former sand and gravel site into a small flower market. It features orchid greenhouses, garden plant sales, a café, DIY classrooms, and an inflatable playground. Different flowers bloom here in each season, with the wisteria season in March and April being the main highlight.
Wisterias in full bloom at Taipei Flower Village (Photo / Taipei Flower Village)
2. Shetou Bridge, Waterfront Plaza, and Basketball Court
Connecting the two ends of Chengde Road across Shetou Island, Shetou Bridge spans the Keelung River and extends westward to the Shetou Island embankment flood control road. The bridge is about 1,260 meters long. As Taiwan’s first self-anchored inclined tower cable-stayed bridge, its 105-meter-tall tower has become a prominent landmark in Shilin and Beitou Districts.
Shetou Bridge (Photo / Taipei City Government Public Works Bureau, Water Resources Department)
Shetou Bridge illuminated at night (Photo / Taipei City Government Public Works Bureau, Water Resources Department)
3. Shetou Island Wetland
The Shetou Island Wetland is home to a rich benthic animal ecosystem, making it one of the best bird-watching spots. It also offers a prime location for enjoying the riverside scenery, with sweeping views of the majestic river and mirroring the wetlands of Guandu Nature Park on the opposite bank.
Shetou Island Wetland (Photo / Taipei City Government)
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