Liv Round-The-Island Fun / from Taipei (10 Days & 9 Nights)
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Liv Round-the-Island Fun / From Taipei (10 days & 9 nights) A cycling tour that only belongs to females… Time and speed, we decide Comprehensive tour choices, to realize the dream of cycling around Taiwan Hop on the bike and enjoy! 【Total Trip Distance: 912 KM Average Speed Per Hour: Approx. 20-25 KM】 Taipei→Hsinchu ~ Taipei LIV Shop-Sanxia-Daxi-Shimen Xindian-Daxi-Guanxi-Hsinchu Provincial Highway No. 9 + County Highway Distance 100 KM No. 110 + Provincial Highway No. 3 【Pick-up Location】7:00 a.m. Taipei Liv Shop 【No.309, Dunhua N. Rd., Songshan Dist., Taipei City】 Leaving the hustle and bustle west, we ride on the tracks in the woods to avoid the busy traffic. Today we challenge ourselves with Provincial Highway No. 3. Without much slope, we still need to ride with a bit caution. The persistence would pay off when we enjoy the nice views. Today we visit Daxi Old Street, and experience the joy brought by seniors’ wisdom. Day1 Daxi Old Street: It’s the hometown of dry bean curd, with Highlights hand-made traditional taste. Made with whole hearted efforts, it’s so delicious that you can’t miss. There’s also a great street artist here, performing traditional whipping top. Only fortunate visitors could get the chance to see it. Hsinchu City God Temple: The Temple, located at Hsinchu City, is classified as a third-class historic site. In 1891, Master Chang in Qing Dynasty predicted a major catastrophe, and the City God Temple was suggested to be the worship ceremony location by local celebrity. So the City God of this temple was approved as the mighty deity. It had been the only province-class temple of its kind. The wooden carvings inside the temple, made by a master carpenter, Yishun Wang, were worth of the visit. Daxi Shuiyuandi Breakfast Purchase on own Lunch Dinner Hotel dinner Restaurant Accommodations Howard Plaza Hotel, Hsinchu or same rank Total Trip Distance: 912 KM / Overall Difficulty Rating: (Challenging) ~ Giant Adventure 0800-717333~ Liv Round-the-Island Fun / From Taipei (10 days & 9 nights) Hsinchu→Lukang ~ Hsinchu-Zhunan-Houlong-Tongxiao- Yuanli-Dajia-Qingshui-Shalu-Longjing-Dadu-Lukang Expressway No. 61 + Provincial Highway No. Distance 100 KM 1+ Provincial Highway No. 17 After leaving the Hsinchu downtown, we enter the west coastline expressway. Riding on the slightly downhill road, we enjoy the comfortable ride. What accompany us are the most unique wind turbines in the west coastline. Riding the bike and enjoying the moving turbine views are so moving and special. Today we visit the most famous Dajia Zhenlan Temple and the Giant Global Group. Day2 Giant Manufacturing Co.: The company was founded by King Liu in Dajia Township of Taichung. The brand “Giant” was established in Highlights 1981, and then Giant Bicycle Inc. was built for the sale and business promotion. The founder King Liu explains the company was firstly started by 8 local people, so that’s why they picked Dajia to build the factories. Lukang Town: One song of Tayu Lo’s , a famous Taiwan singer, puts it this way “Taipei isn’t my hometown; there’s no neon light there.” This song reminds people the life in the 80s. If our energy is allowed, we can visit the Town during the evening. Hotel breakfast or Jiayuan Breakfast Lunch Dinner Hotel Dinner meal box Restaurant Accommodations Lukang Leader Hotel or same rank Lukang→Chiayi ~ Lukang-Changhua-Yuanlin-Beidou-Xiluo -Dounan-Minxiong-Chiayi Provincial Highway No. 1 Distance 100 KM In the hustle and bustle western Taiwan, what requires the cyclist is the adaptation and attention to the busy traffic. Though it is not that easy to ride on busy road, we would have different cycling experience. We discover diverse features in countryside and city. We not only Day3 ride to experience the landscape, but also try delicious local Taiwanese specialties. Today we visit the night market of Chiayi. Highlights Xiluo Bridge: With 1939.03 meters in length and 7.3 meters in width, the Bridge has 32 piers and 31 bridge openings. Made by steel and concrete, it applied Warren Truss design. Upon its completion, it was the second largest bridge around the world, second only to Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, the United States. Hotel breakfast or Xiluo Qinlian Penshui Chicken Breakfast Lunch Dinner meal box Rice Cake Rice Accommodations Chiayi Maison De Chine Hotel or same rank Total Trip Distance: 912 KM / Overall Difficulty Rating: (Challenging) ~ Giant Adventure 0800-717333~ Liv Round-the-Island Fun / From Taipei (10 days & 9 nights) Chiayi→Kaohsiung ~ Chiayi-Shanhua-Tainan City─ Qiaotou ─Kaohsiung City Provincial Highway No. 1 Distance 102 KM Today we ride on the major road of Taiwan-Provincial Highway No. 1. Then we ride to the historical ancient town, Tainan, and the busiest and largest city in the southern Taiwan, Kaohsiung. Please pay extra attention to the busy traffic. The delicious Tainan local snacks could surely satisfy your taste. Day4 If time is allowed, we visit World Game Stadium, a grand location for world-class competition. Highlights Tropic of Cancer: At the time of the summer solstice, when the Northern Hemisphere tilts toward the Sun to its maximum extent, it’s the height of the summer. The sun reaches its highest point in the sky at midday. Then the point moves toward the south, and moves regularly between 23.5 degrees north and south latitudes. They are called the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn. Hotel breakfast or Shared dishes Breakfast Lunch Yongkang meal Dinner meal box served by hotel Accommodations Howard Plaza Hotel Kaohsiung or same rank Kaohsiung→Checheng ~ Kaoshiung City - Chaozhou - Fangliao-Fenggang-Checheng in Pingtung County County Highway No. 188 + Provincial Distance 110 KM Highway No. 1 + Provincial Highway No. 26 Riding on the Expressway No. 88 after leaving Kaohsiung City, we enjoy the cozy and smooth ride. Spectacular mountain and sea views are along the way after entering the Fangliao section. In the evening Day5 we bath in the famous hot spring and prepare ourselves with energy for tomorrow’s ride. Highlights Checheng Earth God Temple: The Earth God in Taiwan is believed to bring fortune to the business. Shops worship the Earth God on the second and sixteenth days of the lunar calendar. Foods are prepared for worshiping. It’s the largest Earth God temple in Taiwan and famous for its automatic cash conveyor. Hotel breakfast or Wan Luan Pork Shared dishes Breakfast Lunch Dinner meal box Hock served by hotel Accommodations Leofoo Resort or same rank Total Trip Distance: 912 KM / Overall Difficulty Rating: (Challenging) ~ Giant Adventure 0800-717333~ Liv Round-the-Island Fun / From Taipei (10 days & 9 nights) Checheng→Zhiben ~ Checheng - Mudan - Shouka - Taitung Daren-Dawu-Jinlun-Taimali-Zhiben County Highway No. 199 + Provincial Distance 105 KM Highway No. 26 Today is one of the major challenges of the journey. Along the slope of County Highway No. 199, we ride from 100 meters above sea level to 500 meters. Please ride cautiously and slowly to reach Mudan Reservoir. We take a break here and enjoy the aerial view of Paiwan aboriginal tribe and Black Dwarf archeological site. Then we ride to the Tungyuan Wetlands. In summer we can smell the lovely ginger lilies and take photos in the beautiful landscape. The nearby Crying Pond has its love story to tell. Zhiben Hot Spring: Rich in alkaline carbonic acid, without colors and smell, the Spring is very good for the skin. The spring temperature is higher than 100 degrees Celsius with good quality. Day6 It’s particular helpful to relax the tired muscles. Highlights Shouka: It’s the crossing point from the west Taiwan to the east, with 450 in height. It would be the new record you set for yourself. Tongfashun Hotel breakfast or Shared dishes Breakfast Lunch Seafood Dinner meal box served by hotel Restaurant Accommodations Toyugi Hot Spring Resort or same rank Total Trip Distance: 912 KM / Overall Difficulty Rating: (Challenging) ~ Giant Adventure 0800-717333~ Liv Round-the-Island Fun / From Taipei (10 days & 9 nights) Zhiben→Yuli ~ Zhiben-Taitung-Beinan-Chulu-Luye- Guanshan-Chishang-Fuli-Yuli Provincial Highway No. 9 Distance 105 KM The landscape of East Rift Valley changes with four seasons: green sprouts in spring, red flowers and green leaves in summer, yellow rice harvest in autumn, and the beauty of falling leaves in winter. We ride and see those lovely scenes. Day7 Chishang Rice Bian Dang: It’s the specialty of Chishang County of Taitung. Chishang was named “Xin Kai Yuan” in Qing Dynasty, Highlights with the meaning of newly established farm. During the Japanese Ruling Period, most of the residents lived in Dapochi, so it was renamed “Chishang”, meaning “on Chi” in Chinese. Antong Hot Spring: Located in the beautiful East Raft Valley, with green mountains and blue water, the Spring was discovered long time ago in 1903 by a Japanese camphor worker, Deguchi Kumeshichi. Hotel breakfast or Chishang Bian Shared dishes Breakfast Lunch Dinner meal box Dang served by hotel Accommodations Antong Hot Spring Hotel or same rank Yuli→Qixingtan ~ Yuli - Ruisui - Guangfu - Hualien - Qixingtan Provincial Highway No. 9 + County Distance 100 KM Highway No. 193 The smell of the rice farms, the green color of the rice shoots, the Day8 sounds of the sparrows, and the voices of children rooting for us make our ride on the County Highway No. 193 more touching and moving. We do not just pass by; we also become closer to the Highlights locals. Yuelu Restaurant: Home-made plums are used to make many delicious dishes. The good taste would always stay in your heart.