Around the Island of Taiwan

First, we cycle from hilly Taipei outskirts to cross a north central mountain range to the fertile Lanyang Plain. Taking a train from Suao and reaching Taroko Gorge National Park start our second day of cycling.

Continue cycling along the West Pacific to one of the most famous hot springs called An Tong where you can enjoy it and refresh yourself. We will then go through the long narrow East Rift valley that lies between the Central mountain and coast mountain ranges, which is most famous rice paddies in Taiwan. Keeping to ride through the peaceful and rural highway 23, you will see the endemic Formosan Macaques.

Following the sunshine along the coast with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and riding through the east-west mountains, you will see the unique “wind blows sand” phenomenon. We will stay reach the most southern part, and Kenting is well known for the beach resort with the clear and blue sky.

After bypassing the south and get to the west part of Taiwan, you will have a chance to see the Gaomei wetland, huge alluvial plain and grand Longshan Temple in Lukang.

Highlights

• One of the most unique marble gorge in the world: Taroko National Park
• Famous hot spring Chalet: An Tong Hot Spring
• Making Tofu by yourself in a traditional way at a Hakka agriculture village.
• Endemic species: Formosan Macaque
• Kenting National Park: Sandy beach and coral sea cliff
• Unique wind blows sands in the most southern peninsula
• Gaomei Wetland: One of the few natural reserves for migrating birds in Taiwan. Famous for its diverse ecology and bird-watching.
• Longest River: Jhuoshuei River
• Lukang Longshan Temple: One of the oldest temple in Taiwan (Founded in 1786) and it is famous for its master architecture.