What are the attractions in the Great Rift Valley? Recommended cycling routes in the Great Rift Valley

In fact, Taiwan Province has quite a few scenic spots. The editor below plans to introduce to you the recommended cycling routes in the East African Rift Valley in Taiwan Province, as well as where to rent a car. Those who are interested can read below.

It is a narrow valley plain that runs through the green corridor between Hualien and Taitung. Surrounded by green mountains, the pastoral scenery is natural, with various terrains such as canyons, waterfalls, hot springs, and winding creeks. There are rich human resources here, including prehistoric culture, aboriginal culture and historical landscapes cultivated by ancestors. From the south to the north of the valley, there are many well-planned bicycle trails with diverse landscapes, which are the best choice for enjoying the beautiful scenery of the East Rift Valley.

1. Ruisui Bicycle Trail

Ruisui Bicycle Trail Berrima Railway Station Malangouxi Bridge Fuyuan Railway Station (total length is about 9.7 kilometers)

Along the way, The driveway is full of quaint and charming wilderness style, including hot springs, pastures, gardens, etc. The main lane is transformed from an old railway, and can also be connected to a branch line of about 10-12 kilometers. Starting from Ruisui Railway Station, you can admire traditional old buildings, beautiful streams and pastoral scenery along the boulevards and Zhanglin Avenue, and you can also swim along the famous Ruisui Ranch and hot spring area.

Attractions on the road:

Berry Railway Station: The Ruisui section of the Eastern Railway was converted into an elevated railway due to the wind disaster, the original ground railway was built into the Ruisui bicycle path, and the former Berry Railway Station was used as the Berry Railway Station. The train station provides cyclists with rest and supplies.

Malangou Creek Bridge: When riding along the bicycle path, you will pass the Malangou Creek Bridge, which connects the Ruisui area and the Longitudinal Valley Scenic Area of ??Fuyuan Butterfly Valley. The roads are lined with cherry blossom trees, and the scenery when they are in full bloom is charming and stunning.

2. The Dapochi bicycle path beside the swimming pool.

Main lines: Chishang Railway Station, Chishang Rice Bag Museum, Dapochi Jinyuan Tianbianhui, Grand View Pavilion, Yantan Wetland, Fuzhen Water Wheel, Dapochi Chishang Railway Station (total length is about 8km)

Wan'an branch line: Jinyuan Tianbianhui Wan'an Park Wanxin Road (Braun Avenue) Daguanting (total length is about 2.9 kilometers)

Wan'an branch line: Dashuiche Chishang Bridge Chishang Town Water Conservancy Park Chishang Ecological Fishing Ground Chishang Makino Resort Hakka Cultural Garden Chishang Farmers Association Leisure and Sightseeing Rice Mill Chishang Railway Station (total length is about 6.5 kilometers)

Chishang rice and Chishang bento are very famous in Taiwan, and Dapo Pond is the representative attraction. Therefore, the bicycle path of Dapo Pond on Chishang surrounds Dapo Pond, and you can enjoy the peaceful and leisurely pastoral scenery along the way.

Attractions on the road:

Dapochi: It is a fault pool under a fault. Because of its rich ecological resources of animals and plants, it is equipped with trails and bicycle trails around the lake, which are very suitable for ecological observation, bird watching, fishing, hiking and other leisure activities.

Fuzhen Reservoir: Ancient trains, large and small, look like mini Ferris wheels and large waterwheels used for decoration in leisure times. In fact, during the busy farming season, when the water in Fuzhen flows, they will follow. Waterwheels, floating springs, and farmland form a pastoral scene.

Brown Avenue: This is a winding road in the fields. When the weather is good, you can directly see the entrance to Nanheng Highway. With the beautiful scenery of the distant mountains, it has won the reputation of the Road to Paradise. It has been the filming location for Brown Coffee’s advertisements many times, so it is also called Brown Avenue.

3. Yufu Bicycle Trail

Yuli Railway Station, Yuli Bridge, Antong Matie Station, Antong Hot Spring District, Chezhong Lao Railway Station (total length is about 9.5 kilometers)

< p>The Yufu Bike Track built by the old railway. Although the railway no longer runs trains and the old railway track has been converted into a bicycle track, it is more fun to ride along the track. Not only can you enjoy the pastoral beauty of Yuli, but you can also enjoy a warm hot spring in the Antong Hot Spring Area.

Attractions on the road:

Yuli Bridge: Ride to the bicycle path renovated from the old railway in the Yuli-Dongli section, crossing the Xiuguluan River. The straight section makes the world speed up. You can admire the Yuli Bridge on the left side of the Line 9 platform

Antong Hot Spring Area: In 1930, the Japanese built a police guest house here and set up a public bathhouse, and it developed into a Hot spring resort. After the liberation, it was purchased and operated by private individuals and changed to Angtong Hot Spring Hotel. Subsequently, many operators settled in and turned it into a hot spring area.

4. Surround the Yuletan Bicycle Trail.

Liyutan Visitor Service Center, Tanbei Waterfront Park, Liyutan Rest Point, Liyushan Trailhead, West Coast Rest Area, Pier Fisheries Laboratory (Total Length: About 5.2km)

Huantan Bicycle Trail It can connect the Tanliang Bicycle Trail and Qixingtan, and connect the bicycle trails in the elite area of ??Hualien City, making it easier for cyclists to plan. The ride around the pool takes about 30 minutes. During the firefly season from April to June every year, you can see small lanterns flying all over the mountain.

Attractions on the road:

North Water Park: A water-themed water park with vast green space and complete facilities. There are 15 sculptures of different shapes in the park, all of which have profound creative significance. It's very relaxing to enjoy the scenery, have a picnic, and wander in the green space with art sculptures.

West Coast Rest Area Pier: Visitors can dine or take a boat to swim in the lake. There is a three-story landscape pavilion in the dock rest area. The artificial wetland on the south side actually has sewage treatment and ecological conservation functions, improving the water area and becoming a good place to observe small ecosystems.

Aquaculture Laboratory: There are a variety of native fish and common hairtail and freshwater fish in the museum. You can also enjoy the beach, lake ecology and outdoor aquaculture ponds. From the second floor, you can also overlook the carp pond.

5. The bicycle path in Guanshan Town

The Guanshan bicycle path starts from Guanshan Railway Station and runs through Guanshan Town, the south entrance of Riyueting Qinshui Park, and the main entrance of Qinshui Park (total length is about 13km) .

The bicycle path around the town is along the waterfront of Qingshan Bixi River, looking at the unmarked field scenery, along the winding paths in the mountains and forests of Guanshan Dazhen, and then along the Kanding River and Beinan River. Go downhill to Qinshui Park. If you have spare time, you can also go to Guanshan City to try the local delicacies of Guanshan.

Attractions on the road:

Qinshui Park: Taiwan’s first environmentally friendly water park. A bike ride in the park takes about 30 minutes. The dynamic water-friendly area has various swimming and game facilities, while the static water-friendly area mainly features artificial landscape pavilions, bird-watching houses, artificial lakes, and ecological islands.

Guanshan Branch Police History Museum: Taiwan’s only police station tourist attraction and provides interpretation services. This Japanese-style building built in 1932 has preserved about 2,000 precious police relics, including the police knife presented by the Emperor of Japan at that time, early fire-proof clothing, patrol oil lamps, etc., which greatly amazed the visiting Japanese police.

6. Longtian Bicycle Trail

Main line: Luye Railway Station, Longtian Primary School Agricultural Tribe Leisure Farm (total length is about 6.2km)

Branch line: Longtian Village Luye Management Station, namely the Tourist Service Center Luye Gaotai Wuling Green Tunnel (about 15 kilometers in total length)

Start from Luye Railway Station, ride along Guangrong Road, pass Longtian Primary School, and then follow A long climb leads to Luye Gaotai, where you can admire the beautiful terraces of Luye Valley. Next, on the way to Yong'an Community and the Green Tunnel, it is almost a gentle road downhill.

Attractions on the road:

Green Field Gaotai: The flight site is located in the south of Gaotai Tourist Tea Area, with an altitude of 368 meters and a drop of 150 meters. The location is good, with plenty of sunshine all year round and moderate airflow. There is a landscape platform between the two flying platforms. This is the best place to enjoy paragliding and hot air balloon rides.

Longtian Village: Originally a Japanese immigrant village, the checkerboard-shaped community and agricultural land still maintains a strong Japanese flavor. Olive trees with small leaves form shade on the roadside, and now the village has become a butterfly village, with many plants suitable for butterfly breeding.

Tea: Fulu: There are nearly 400 hectares of tea gardens planted in Luye Township, mainly spring tea and winter tea, mostly oolong tea varieties. Because of its warm and humid climate, good soil quality, long sunshine in the mountains, and good drainage, Conducive to the growth of tea trees. It is a famous tea town in the east

Public transportation: Take the Taiwan Railway to Hualien Railway Station, then transfer to the Taihao Line - Valley Hualien Line, and get off at various scenic spots along the way; in Hualien or Taitung , take Hualien bus or Dingdong bus to Shoufeng, Linfeng, Guangfu, Fuyuan, Ruisui, Yuli, R&F, Chishang, Guanshan, Luye and other places, and get off at scenic spots along the line.

Chartered car: Hualien to Kenting Longitudinal Valley Line 10 hours/Kenting to Hualien Longitudinal Valley Line 10 hours in any city for 10 hours; Chartered car from Hualien takes 10 hours from Hualien Hotel.