Tanya Shen Green Bikeway — Attraction in Taichung

After cycling the Dongfeng and Houfeng cycleways, I was keen to try this one. Unfortunately, it did not hold the same beauty/interest as Dongfeng or Houfeng. This is a 13km (one way) rail trail. There is limited shade and few sites of real interest along the way. Lots of industrial businesses line the trail - not pretty. There are several farm fields, but their beauty is marred by all of the weathered concrete block buildings surrounding them. I never felt I was actually away from the city. The tank park at the end of the trail consists of 3 old tanks - all signage is in Chinese. As the trail skirts the airport (and an Air Force base), I saw several fighter jets coming in for landings which was cool. At the far end of the trail (the end) is the Central Taiwan Science Park and many mammoth buildings belonging to the worlds biggest semi-conductor manufacturers. To get to the trailhead, take bus #12 to Tanyasheng Cycleway. At the bus-stop, right under the bridge is a sweet lady who rents bikes for...

This place is not only beautiful but it is also great for relaxing and bike riding! Vendors will set up shop along the route, so take a backpack and some cash and you can grab fresh vegetables or a nice drink as you bike!

(Update) Had some time off and made it to the bike trail again. I discovered a couple of bike rental shops located along the trail! Lots of places to stop for drinks and refreshments. This place is...

A pleasant ride and fairly flat most of the way. It follows what was once a branch railway line. Some bridges to get up and over, but mostly an easy enough ride. Some cafes along the way. Look out for Mori Cafe at the 8.7km mark. They do drinks only but a nice stop run by an...