E+bike from Taipei to Wuling KOM 3275m_4 days

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【Meet Up】08:00am Songsan Train Station.
Today, we head to the mountain area near Taipei City and New Taipei City, the elevation gain of day is 1526m, take warm up pace to familiar the traffics condition in Taiwan. Have a lunch at the restaurant nearby Shifen historical street which is attractive scenic spot for overseas tourist. Afternoon, head to the “Buyanting Pavilion”it is one of famous climb to reach 520 meters above the sea level, has 9km ascending to the Pavilion. Switch back to the route and finish our ride at Fulong Train station. Take a train ride to Hot Spring Town called “ Jaioxi”, relax in Hot Spring and refresh your muscle from warm minerals water. Walk to our dinner restaurant have a Roast Chicken themed shared dishes.


【Shifen historical street】
Shifen Old Street is located in Pingxi District, New Taipei City, and is a nostalgic street full of old-time charm. Its unique feature is the railway track that runs alongside the street, allowing visitors to experience the distinctive sight of trains passing right in front of them. The street is lined with numerous food stalls and sky lantern shops.

    
【Buyanting Pavilion】
Buyan Pavilion is located at the border of Shuangxi District and Jiufen in New Taipei City, at an altitude of about 520 meters. The scenery is beautiful, making it a popular cycling route in the northern Taiwan. From the pavilion, you can overlook the panoramic view of Shuangxi and the distant Ruifang and sea views, attracting many cyclists to visit and take stunning photos. Buyan Pavilion is beautiful in all seasons, with the autumn silvergrass being particularly enchanting. It is an excellent spot for photography and enjoying sunrises and sunsets.
 

  
In the morning, we have 48km with various scenic spots, start from hotel to our first rest stop is AGRIOZ candies fruit museum. It’s candies fruit is one of the well-known souvenir in Yilan County. Reach to Annong Riverside Bike Lane, the slope is gradually ascending to upper stream of Annong River, green grassland with Bald Cypress and blue sky. Feel free to take more pictures with your bike and friend. Visit ancient logging railway station “Tiensongpi” was part of historical site of Mt.Taiping logging railway system. Then we will have lunch at our accommodation tonight.
After lunch, our ride is an option course, has 34km ascending from 400m to 1970m above the sea level, allows you dive into one of the biggest forest field “Mt. Taiping”. Full of Phytoncidin in the air when you breath, Eye-filled green lush of Hinoki and Cypress tree. We will pick up everyone by coach bus then descending to Hot Spring spot“Jiu Zhize”, Let your body soak into hot spring water then back to hotel having dinner at hotel. Instead of afternoon bike ride, if you decide to stay at accommodation, you could spend your time for relaxing or take a rest and wait for check-in time.
    
【AGRIOZ Candies Fruit Museum】
AGRIOZ candies fruit museum. One of the well-known souvenirs in Yilan is candies fruit. Dried palm, lemon and the signature product is Kumquat. For sweet and sour flavor lover able to bring it back as nice souvenirs for relatives and friends.


【Annong River Bike Lane】
The Annong River Bikeway runs along the northern embankment of the Annong River, stretching about 15 kilometers. This bikeway starts from Shuiyuan Bridge and ends at Waizaiwai Bridge, with a flat terrain that is very suitable for family outings. During the ride, you can enjoy the pastoral scenery of the Lanyang Plain, including rice fields, farmland, and distant mountain views. Additionally, there are several attractions along the way, such as the Kelin Spring Ecological Education Park and the Flood Diversion Weir Scenic Area. This bikeway not only provides a comfortable cycling experience but also allows people to get close to nature and enjoy the tranquility of rural life.

【Tiensongpi Railway Station】
The Tiangongpi Station is located in Sanxing Township, Yilan County, and was built in 1926. It is one of the wooden stations from the Japanese colonial period. This station was once a transfer station for logging in Taipingshan, primarily used for transporting timber and passengers. Tiangongpi Station is renowned for its typical Japanese architectural style, and after renovation, it has retained its original appearance.

【Option: Mt. Taiping forest field】
The Taipingshan Forest Recreation Area is located in Datong Township, Yilan County, at an altitude of about 2,000 meters, covering an area of 12,631 hectares. It was once one of Taiwan’s three major forest areas, alongside Alishan and Baxianshan. Taipingshan boasts rich natural landscapes, including the Jianqing Historic Trail. The Jianqing Historic Trail follows the old logging railway, preserving many historical relics. Additionally, Taipingshan is an excellent spot for viewing  sea of clouds, attracting numerous nature enthusiasts to explore.
 

  
We have a Big Day for the climb today, for 2708m gains, the first climb has 48km long from 400m to 1950m, that is our first time reach as this altitude, this pass was known as Siyuan Pass, then appox. 15km downhill to 1725m Wulin Farm have our lunch at the resort. Start 2^nd climb which is 5km to reach 1950m again, another descending to 1500m valley. Immediately the 3^rd climb (also the last one) comes to us, It has 9 km to reach our accommodation tonight at “Lishan”. Don’t push too hard to burn out your legs, save some energy for tomorrow’s devil wall, it needs your strength to overcome and beat them to win the biggest Reward of Wuling Pass becomes “Queen of Mountain”. 

  
【Si-Yuan Pass】
Located on the border of Datong Township in Yilan County, Si-Yuan Pass is a saddle between the Central Mountain Range and the Xueshan Mountain Range. It serves as the watershed between the Lanyang River and the Dajia River systems. Si-Yuan Pass marks the boundary between Taichung County and Yilan County, and is also the watershed for the Lanyang River, Dajia River, Qijiawan River, and Yousheng River. At an elevation of 1,948 meters, it is the source of the Lanyang River and the lowest saddle where the Nanhu Mountain Range and Taoshan Range intersect. The area is often shrouded in mist, especially in the afternoons. During winter cold fronts, temperatures can drop below 10°C, leading to frequent snowfall, although the snow cover is usually thin. It is a popular nearby destination for snow viewing in the Lanyang region.


【Lishan Guest House】
When you see the building, you will say ”That is a King’s Palace, not a guest House”. Yes, tonight we will overnight in this Red, Palace looks hotel. The building was accomplished in 1965. Former President “Jiang Zhong Zhen” had chosen this hotel became his Summer Guest House. Invited many VIP guests, hosted dinner party or important conference here. The building and rooms had redecorated, really unique building stand on this mountain range.