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Formosa900 -Vertical Crossing of Taiwan Cycling through 7 cities and three extreme points (far north, east, and south) in Taiwan, Challenge 472 km of Eastern Taiwan scenic routes, Taste delicious seafood, aboriginal flavor meal, and local household snacks, Experience the breath of the harbor salt, tribal hospitality, and Kenting’s youth and passion..., Through the cool Old Caoling Tunnel, to the picture perfect Tropic of Cancer on the coastal road, Climb up to the Shouka cycling station and scream “Shouka K.O.” To the southernmost tip of Taiwan and complete vertical crossing of Taiwan. 【Total Trip Distance: 452 KM Average Speed Per Hour: Approx. 20-25 KM】 Tamsui – Keelung (Tamsui - Shimen - Jinshan – Keelung) (Provincial Highway 2) Distance 40 KM 【Assembly Time/Location】7:00AM Exit 1 at Tamsui Metro Station Day1 07:00~08:00: Reporting, Bike Check, Warm up, Orientation, and Tour Start 2018/11/2 (Fri.) Jinshan Old Street Highlights The old name "Jinbaoli" is from the Katagelan Tribe. Jinshan city center is the Jinshan Old Street and it is the only old street on the north coast preserved from the Qing Dynasty. It is also the most popular location in Jinshan, as traditional markets are nearby. The duck meat stand at the gate of the Guangan Temple is a very famous stall populated by food-lovers. Evergreen Laurel Breakfast Purchase on own Lunch Jinshan Dinner Hotel (Keelung) Harbor View Hotel or same rank Accommodations http://www.hhotel.com.tw/ Keelung - Hualian(Keelung - Fulong - Toucheng - Yilan - Hualien) Provincial Highway 2 +Yilan–Hualian(Taiwan Railway) Distance 90 KM The Northeast Coast National Scenic Area is an area in northeastern Taiwan with special geographical and historical distinction. Day2 The abundant geographical resources of the Northeast Coast offer surprises at each and every 2018/11/3 corner. In a way, the Northeast Coast is in fact a miniature projection of Taiwan, as it developed (Sat.) from an area of sunken land on the coast of South China that was then pushed up from the seas Highlights into a mountainous island. This was a period of great changes, a time of fierce evolution that has carved itself into Longdong Cape's ancient and adamant sandstone walls, and recorded itself into Bitou Cape's sediment beds. Also come for a tour of culture! The Northeast coast and Yilan coastline not only offers spectacular views that tourists will find hard to resist, the unique cultural sights will also let tourists linger around for more! Formosa900 -Vertical Crossing of Taiwan Fulong Old Caoling Tunnel The 2,167-meter Old Caoling Tunnel linked up Fulong and Shicheng in the past. It was built during the Japanese occupation as part of a railway project to ease traffic difficulties between Yilan and the greater Taipei area. This is the first railway tunnel-turned-biking path in northern Taiwan. Because this old tunnel is just beside the new one, whenever a train passes through the New Caoling Tunnel, the humming sounds of the train can be heard inside its old counterpart. A lot of train fans have come to visit the old tunnel just to experience this. The tunnel also serves as an open-air railway museum. Not only the biking path looks like a railway track, the tunnel lights with oil lampshades are also of a retro-style. Riding through the Old Caoling Tunnel is like riding on an early-day railway. The ride is fun and nostalgic! Tai Chien Chih Breakfast Hotel Lunch seafood Restaurant Dinner Chinese Restaurant Hotel Day+ (Hualian)or same rank Accommodations http://www.hotelday.com.tw/hotel05.aspx Hualien - Chang Bin- Chunggung(Hualien - Shoufeng - Feng Bin - Chang Bin- Chunggung) County Highway 193 + Provincial Highway 11 Distances 95 KM The East Coast region The East Coast region follows the convergence of the Philippine and Eurasian tectonic plates. The land was formed by the movement of the plates along with sea erosion and rivers that flow down steep hills and through deep valleys and terraces. The East Coast consists of a great Day3 variety of coral reefs and erosion has, over time, created an ever-moving landscape. The 2018/11/4 coastal range, which was formed by volcanic rock is the northern extension of Luzon Island. The (Sun.) range was formed by the solidification of andesite magma, sedimentary stone from the ocean Highlights bed and igneous rock from the Central Mountain Range. The coastal range is geographically unique and stunning in its beauty. The Tropic of Cancer The Tropic of Cancer is located at 23.5 degrees north latitude. The Tropic of Cancer Landmark is at the 69 kilometer marker on Highway 11. Every year at noon during the summer solstice, the sun shines right into the slits on the Tropic of Cancer. At this time, tourists can experience the phenomenon of shadowlessness under the sun. Breakfast Hotel Lunch Kamalan Seafood Dinner Hotel Restaurant East Coast Sea View Hotel or same rank Accommodations http://www.eastcoast.com.tw/ Day4 Chunggung - Jinlun(Long Bin - Chenggung - Donghe - Duran - Jinlun) 2018/11/5 (Mon.) Provincial Highway 9 + Provincial Highway 11 Distance 109 KM Formosa900 -Vertical Crossing of Taiwan Chenggung Township "The town of Chenggung was formerly known as ""Ma Lao Lo"", later known as the ""Xingang (New Port)"". It was not until after the war that it changed its name to ""Chenggung."" 3500 years ago, the Chenggung was the settlement sit of the Kirin culture. Remains such as stone walls, stone coffins, stone axes, and thatch can be seen. This place had a very early origin. Cheggung has a population of 17,000, including the 53% of the total Amis population. The Amis Harvest Festival is the essence of traditional culture which is also the most visible manifestation of Amis events. The harvest plays an important role in ethnic continuity and cultural preservation. The Harvest Festival is usually held in July to early August. The town's economic structure is mainly based on agriculture and fisheries. The major economic activity in the area is gathered around the fishing port of Singang. Singang is the largest port on the East Coast. Facing the Pacific, where there are Oyashio and Kuroshio currents that run by the port, Cheggung has great marine resources. The main fish catches are skipjack tuna, swordfish, dolphin fish, tuna and dried cod. And as far as aquaculture is concerned, the most rapid growth is among the abalone production." Old Donghe Bridge Highlights "Donghe Bridge is located at the river mouth where Chenggong Township connects with the Mawuku River. The new and the old bridges both cross the river. Each has its own characteristics, and shows the beauty of architecture, The blue sky and Taiyuan Valley reflect on the old Donghe Bridge. It's like a stunning landscape painting. Built in 1930, Old Donghe Bridge was originally named Jikuen Bridge. It was originally a suspension bridge designed by a Japanese engineer to link Taiyuan Basin and the Donghe Tribe to the only road that goes to Singong. In 1953, due to typhoon damage, it was rebuilt. Because of the different lithology on both sides of the bridge, the north bank has hard limestone while the southern bank has soft layers and a huge limestone deposit in it. Therefore, the northern half of the bridge was designed as an archtype to cross the river and the limestone on the north side, while the southern half could only be designed as a frame bridge." Dulan Brown Sugar Cultural Park (Shindong sugar factory) After Shindong sugar factory ceased operations in 1991, it began its second life as the ""Dulan Brown Sugar Cultural Park"" under the guidance of the Taidong County government. This was done in order to provide local indigenous artistic and cultural groups a space for performance. Traditional foods are sold here as well. East Sun Spa Breakfast Hotel Lunch Duran Dinner Garden Hotel East Sun Spa Garden Hotel or same rank Accommodations http://www.east-spa.com.tw/ Jin Lun - Kenting(Jin Lun - Tai Wu - Lion - Peony - Hengchun - Kenting) Provincial Highway 9 + County Highway 199+ Provincial Highway 26 Distance 118 KM + County Highway 200 Shouka cycling station Day5 With an altitude of 460 meters, it is the highest point on the south bound highway. At 455km 2018/11/6 on the Provincial Highway 9, the station is under the administration of both Pingtung County (Tue.) Lion Township and Taitung County Daren Township; cycling activity is really popular in the area Highlights and as a result the once check point had gradually developed into a station where cyclists gather to rest and celebrate their success in conquering the steep climb. The southernmost point Located in the vicinity of the famous goose lute nose park, walk about 6 minutes along the Formosa900 -Vertical Crossing of Taiwan trails; you can see the reef on the south of the most imaginary signs. The location of the southernmost point (120 degrees east longitude 50 minutes; latitude 21 degrees 53 minutes and 59 seconds) is located between the Eluantan Park and the Longkeng ecological sanctuary. In this place, Image signs, so that a tour of the tourists can be based in southern Xinjiang, mind the world, and can observe the beach special plant communities. Breakfast Hotel Lunch Maliba Kitchen Dinner Share Dishes THE RICHFOREST HOTEL KENTINGor same rank Accommodations http://kenting.lealeahotel.com/ Kenting-Zuoying High Speed Rail Station-Taipei Day6 2018/11/7 【Pick up Time/Location】12:00 THE RICHFOREST HOTEL (Wed.) 【Bus】Kenting-Zuoying Distance 0KM 【High Speed Rail】Zuoying-Taipei Breakfast Hotel Lunch Purchase on own Dinner Purchase on own Accommodations X 【Rates】15 minimum participants ( 15 included ) Room Type Single Double Price per person NT 34,200 NT27,800 Rates include: 1.