4 Hour Afternoon Cycling City Tour North with Snack

Overview

Experience Taipei the way the locals do, by bike. This time exploring the North of Taipei. We pedal through the oldest district towards Dihua Street, & the coolest neighborhood voted in 2023, past grand architecture, immaculate temples, and more! Listen to fun facts about Dihua Street, Tianma Tea House Ruins, Baoan Temple, and more from your guide as you explore by bike. We will also get a local Taiwanese snack to refuel ourselves at a traditional market. We meet up at the Taipei Bike Works bike shop to start the tour. Please copy and paste our address below to find our shop. The tour guide reserves the right to cancel or postpone the tour in case of extreme weather condition warnings and if there are less than 3 people total joining the tour. No. 9, Lane 70, Section 2, Chongqing N Rd, Datong District, Taipei City, 103 103台北市大同區重慶北路二段70巷9號

Itinerary

1. A historical landmark that was central to events that, as they unfolded, it created the future of Taiwan - from Martial Law until today.

   · 10 min

2. Dihua Street

   A 19th-century riverside trading hub for herbs, medicines, dried goods, fabrics, teas, and other products.

   · 5 min

3. Dadaocheng Pier Plaza

   A spacious and scenic bike path along an expansive river with open skyline views.

   · 5 min

4. Templo Paoan

   Bao'an is a temple built in 1825 at the confluence of Tamsui and Keelung rivers that took a full-quarter century to complete. Right across from it, in stark contrast, stands the Taipei Confucius Temple - its simplicity dominating the architecture and characteristics of this temple.

   · 10 min

5. National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine

   Built in 1969, overlooking the Keelung river, placed right next to the Grand Hotel Taipei - a shrine that worships fallen soldiers during the Sino-Japanese War & the Chinese Civil War.

   · 15 min

6. Taipei Expo Park

   A recreational facility that includes three typical park areas - Yuanshan, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, and Xinsheng - a popular area for expos, exhibitions, markets, & other events

   · 10 min

7. A district now with various Japanese bars and restaurants, and a rich night life with adult entertainment. This area carries lots of stories from the depths of Taiwan's history, as well as the city's.

   · Non-stop passage

8. Zhongshan District

   Voted one of the '40 Coolest Neighborhoods in the World 2023' according to the British magazine Time Out.

   · Non-stop passage

9. We end the tour back at the starting point at our office. Optional - follow our guide for some introductory recommendations at our favorite night market - Ningxia Night market, closely located to the shop, only a 5 minute walk.

   · Non-stop passage

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What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Minimum Height 150cm
• No children under the age of 12

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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