Top 6 Recommended Cycling Trails Across Taiwan: Coastal Scenery & Family Fun

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

In spring and summer, the weather is cool and the sun is shining, making it not only a great time for outdoor activities but also a delightful experience to cycle while enjoying the scenery along the way. Cities across Taiwan are fostering a leisurely and relaxing atmosphere, planning cycling trails and with officials leading the way, gradually raising awareness about energy conservation and environmental protection. Below are six recommended cycling trails across Taiwan. Whether you’re cruising along coastal paths with sea breezes, rural country roads, or tree-lined boulevards, these are all great choices for an outdoor biking adventure.

Classic East Coast Cycling Route – Shimen Changbin Bicycle Trail
The classic East Coast cycling route starts at the Changbin Bicycle Path (Provincial Highway 11, Km 84.6) and ends at Shimen Recreation Area. The entire trail consists of dedicated coastal bicycle paths, as well as slow-vehicle and mixed-use lanes. Along the way, you can enjoy the boundless ocean views and geological landscapes.

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Location: Fengbin Township, Hualien County; Changbin Township, Taitung County

Yilan Coastal Bicycle Trail
The Yilan Coastal Bicycle Path runs close to the shoreline, stretching approximately 13.5 kilometers. It starts at Donggang Banyan Tree Park, located at the estuary where the Yilan River and Lanyang River meet the sea, featuring dozens of lush, sprawling banyan trees. The path leads to Zhuangwei Guoling Jidian Temple, Yongzhen Coastal Park, and all the way to Zhuan’an Creek Waterfowl Habitat.

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Location: Zhuangwei Township, Yilan County

Taitung Chihshang Dapou Pond (Fuyian Loop) & Blue Line Bicycle Trail
The main route of the Chihshang Canal Bicycle Trail starts at Fengze Bridge in Dapou Pond, Chihshang, passing through a green tunnel that connects to the Chihshang water canal system, spanning approximately 17.4 kilometers. It takes about two hours to complete a full loop.

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Location: Chihshang Township, Taitung County

Love River & Lotus Pond Bicycle Trail System
The Love River & Lotus Pond Bicycle Trail System is a lake-and-river-style cycling path centered around the Love River and Lotus Pond. It starts from the mouth of the Love River in downtown Kaohsiung (Wufu Bridge) in the south and extends to the Lotus Pond lakeside cycling path in the north, covering a total length of about 24.5 kilometers.

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Location: Gushan District, Sanmin District, Guting District, Yancheng District, Qianjin District, and Lingya District, Kaohsiung City