Cycling Tour in Taipei: An Intellectual Summer Journey

Text by / MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Department
 
Want to enjoy the most beautiful riverside scenery in Taipei? Cycling is a great idea. In recent years, cycling has become one of the most popular leisure activities, and the Greater Taipei area has set up numerous Youbike rental stations, offering the public more convenient options. Why not plan a one-day cycling trip? Start from Gongguan, follow the Xindian River, Tamsui River, and Keelung River to experience Taipei’s riverside charm while admiring various distinctive buildings and soaking in the city’s enchanting waterfront scenery.

Taipei Water Museum
Originally the Pump House of Taipei’s Water Source, its main structure was built in 1908 and has a history of over a hundred years. The building features Baroque architectural style and is a popular spot for recreation, advertising, and wedding photography.

Machangding Memorial Park
Machangding Memorial Park connects seamlessly with nearby Huajiang Wild Duck Park and Zhongzheng Riverside Park, offering the public a great place for relaxation.
 
Huajiang Wild Duck Nature Park
The sandbar wetland near Huajiang Bridge is a habitat for many migratory birds. From September each year to April the following year, thousands of migratory birds visit.
 
Dadaocheng Wharf
Dadaocheng was originally inhabited by the Pingpu tribe, but later, people from Tong’an relocated here after clan conflicts, accelerating local development. After the opening of the Tamsui Port, under the governance of Liu Mingchuan, Dadaocheng became the distribution center for supplies in Taipei City. The area around today’s Yanping North Road and Guidede Street was the commercial hub at that time.
 
Santijiao
Santijiao, also known as Hougang Pier, Laojie Pier, and Sandiao Pier, is located in the southwestern part of Taipei. It once served transportation functions and was also a gathering place for boat people. Over time, its transportation role diminished, and the pier gradually became a leisure area. The remaining boats here reflect the area’s historical evolution.

Lin An Tai Ancient House Folk Culture Museum
Lin An Tai Ancient House was originally built in 1783 and is a traditional Southern Fujian-style single-story, two-courtyard quadrangle. Its original location was on Dunhua South Road, but it was relocated to its current site on Binjiang Street due to road widening.

Taipei Story House
Built in 1913, it is a half-timbered building modeled after the Tudor style of England. The first floor uses brick as the load-bearing wall, with Ionic columns at the entrance; the second floor is a wooden structure with tree-like wooden strips forming the exterior wall surface; the Gothic tower and chimney are made of brick, with the top arched eaves covered in copper tiles—the patina on the copper being the mark of time.