If you are planning a trip to Taipei and looking for some tips and guidance in exploring the city on two wheels, this post may come in handy. Here we will try to provide you an overview of the road network in urban Taipei and offer our recommendations on what roads to take if you are riding a bike. We hope this will make you feel more comfortable to pedal your way through Taipei.
Author: Lois
Cycling Route No. 1 – 25 Taichung-Changhua-Nantou Circular Route
Embark on the Taichung-Changhua-Nantou Circular Route, a 65.3 km loop with 776 m ascent, starting from Taichung Station and traversing scenic areas.
Cycling Route No. 1 – 24 Gukeng-Meishan Branch Route
Explore the Gukeng-Meishan Branch Route, a 36.8 km ride with 398 m ascent, traversing Provincial Highway 3, Luming Road, and County Road 159.
Cycling Route No. 1 – 23 Kaohsiung Chaozhou Branch Route
Embark on the Kaohsiung-Chaozhou Branch Route, a 60.4 km ride with an ascent of 189.5 m, starting from Bo’ai 1st Road and following Provincial Highway 1.
Cycling Route No. 1 – 22 National Museum of Marine Science & Technology Branch Route
Ride the National Museum of Marine Science & Technology Branch Route, a 36.9 km coastal path with 724.83 m ascent, starting near Keelung.
Cycling Route No. 1 – 21 Pingtung Mountain to Sea Branch Route
Ride the Pingtung Mountain to Sea Branch Route, a 42.1 km path with 116.73 m ascent, starting from Sandimen and ending at Donggang.
Cycling Route No. 1 – 20 Kenting Circular Route
Embark on the Kenting Circular Route, an 83 km loop with a 1,585.65 m ascent, traversing Provincial Highway 26, County Roads 200A, 200, 199A, and 199.
Cycling Route No. 1 – 19 Hengchun Circular Route
Explore the Hengchun Circular Route, a 28.3 km loop with a 212.16 m ascent, starting from Checheng and passing through Houwan, Wanli, and Shanhai Roads.
Cycling Route No. 1 – 18 Kaohsiung-Pingtung Hillside Circular Route
Ride the Kaohsiung-Pingtung Hillside Circular Route, a 117.1 km loop with 1,179.35 m ascent, passing scenic highways and rolling hills.
Cycling Route No. 1 – 17 Moutain to Sea Branch Route
Explore the Mountain to Sea Branch Route, a 20.4 km path with 116.86 m ascent, connecting Shanhua to Annan via Xilaya Blvd, Huanxi Rd, and Nanke 3rd Rd.