Yilan Cycling Tour 2Days

Meeting Point: 9:40 AM at Luodong Train Station - East Exit (Rear Plaza)
 
Recommended Train: Taiwan Railways Train 272 from Taipei to Luodong (07:24~09:33)
Schedule:
 
Check-in: Gather, collect bikes, warm-up, and safety briefing.
Group Photo & Departure: Around 10:30 AM (depending on check-in status).

Morning: Cycling along Anong River.
Afternoon: DIY Experience (Spring Onion Pancake Making) - included in the fee.
After the DIY activity, cycle along Anong River to the hotel.
Evening: Free time (dinner on your own), recommended to visit Luodong Night Market for local delicacies.


Highlights:
 
Anong River: Cycle along the bike paths built on both sides of Anong River. Starting from the water source bridge at the apex of the Lanyang Plain, ending at the flood diversion weir near the Wazaiwai Bridge on County Road 196. The 15-kilometer route is flat and offers different riverbank views, lush greenery, and the tranquil beauty of Lanyang's rural landscape. Anong River, originally called Electric Fire River, serves multiple purposes including hydroelectric power, irrigation, and tourism. It is one of Taiwan's three major rafting spots (along with Xiuguluan River and Laonong River). The river's lower reaches have been developed with bike paths and green parks, making it a perfect family-friendly cycling route.

Spring Onion Fun DIY Experience: Learn to make Sanxing Spring Onion Pancakes, experience harvesting fresh spring onions, and enjoy a spring onion SPA. This interactive experience includes educational explanations, family activities, and DIY fun with Sanxing spring onions.

Meeting Point: 9:00 AM at the hotel lobby, return room keys to the front desk, and load luggage onto the bus.
 
Warm-up and Safety Briefing: Get ready to depart!

Hightlight:
 
Morning: Ride through the countryside of Luodong to a small tea garden in the valley.
Xingyuan Tea Garden Tour and DIY: Included in the fee.
Afternoon: Cycling along Dongshan River Bike Path and Shiliufen Bike Path.
End Time: Around 4:00 PM at Luodong Train Station.
Highlights:
 
Xingyuan Tea Garden: Located in the Zhongshan Leisure Agriculture Area, this small tea garden is a representative producer and promoter of "Yilan Tea." It hosts over a hundred international visitors and 4-H ambassadors annually, and was recognized in 2016 as "Taiwan's Most Distinctive Tea Estate" for its international exchange, local integration, innovative services, organic farming, and educational promotion.

Dongshan Station: Known for its unique gourd trellis platform, the station's striking design is eye-catching from afar. The station's architecture and art installations are thoughtfully crafted, making it a great spot for photography.

Dongshan River Bike Path: Named one of Taiwan's top ten classic bike paths by the Tourism Bureau in 2021, this path is lined with windbreak trees and offers various water activities on Dongshan River, such as dragon boat racing, windsurfing, and boating, as well as large tourist boats.