Liang-Tan Line

Hao Xiang

(The starting point) Der-Yan Beach Botanical Park-->Cisingtan Community-->Siba High Ground-->Cilaibi Lighthouse-->Dawn Bridge-->Hualien Port-->Beibin Seashore Park-->Nanbin Seashore Park-->Chung Hwa Pulp Factory-->Mugua River Bridge-->Hungching Village-->Liyu Lake Leisure Area (The Final Point)

Introduction of the Journey:

The previous cycle lanes at Cisingtan and Liyu Lake were great. In order to satisfy tourists' sense of achievement, Hualien council connected the cycle lanes in these two areas to one, the total length is 35.3km. At the beginning of the journey, you can see the beautiful sceneries at Cisingtan. The uphills from Cisingtan to Siba High Ground is a little challenging, however, you will be able to see the magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean and the ships or fishing boats at the port. The next is the Beibin Seashore Park which allows the tourists to rest and exercise, such as beach volleyball or walking the dogs. Continue the journey will take you to Nanbin Seashore Park where is a must-see during the evening. The night market here is packed in the evening, there are many stalls providing food, drinks and leisure activities. Next is the sunset at Huaren Levee and the country sights at the pulp factory. After passing through part of the No.9 Highway, you will reach Nanhua, where you will have an option to choose the mountain or water line of the Chuying Trail. Then you will arrive Mugua River, where you have options of going to Mukumugi or directly to Liyu Lake after passing multi-leisure Hungching Village in which you can camp, barbecue, or talk a walk. Just to remind you that there is a short uphill before arriving Liyu Lake, you will need to use a little more strength!

Introduction of the scenic points:

Der-Yan Beach Botanical Park:

When I arrived Der-Yan Beach Botanical Park, I saw a vast windbreak woods. There are various animals and plants in it, sometimes snakes appear. There are so many trees that it looks like a small forest. There is a path covered in the woods, which separate into two, one is made by wood and another is sand. Both of them reach the same destination. The difference is that there are information signs along the wooden path, not the sandy one. Although they both reach the same destination, the feelings are different. It's worth to pay a visit!

Chsingtan Community:

Cisingtan is the only county-leveled scenic area in Hualien. In addition to natural sceneries, it is the best leisure spot in Hualien. There are straights formed by cliffs and a beautiful bay, full of natural sceneries. Standing at Cisingtan, you can see the Chingshui Cliff. In the evening, you can see the fireworks at Hsincheng and Chungde communities.

Siba High Ground

Siba High Ground was previously a military base. Many equipments used by the military are kept at where they were before. When the cycle lane was built on the high ground, the council also made signs for each item. If you are interested, come to visit.

Cilaibi Lighthouse

Cilaibi Lighthouse was built in 1931. At that time, the lighthouse was white and shaped in square, with a height of 7.6 meters and light of 300 candlepower. It was closed due to serious damage during the WWII. In 1963, a new lighthouse with 280000 candlepower was built next to the original one. Cycle lane was also built next to the lighthouses so tourists can  appreciate the beautiful sceneries along the journey, to the east, you can see the grand Pacific Ocean and many cows eating grass at the east.

Dawn Bridge:

Dawn Bridge was one of the branches of Hualien Port. After the old railway was closed, the council reconstructed it to become a cycle lane.

Hualien Port

Hualien Port is located at the east north of Hualien. It was a swamp before. After manual development, it is the 4th largest international port.

Liyu Lake Scenic Area

Liyu Lake is located in Shoufeng Town in Hualien, at the north of East Rift Valley. It is a lake formed by Mugua River and Hualien River. Because of the water coming from underground, it is clear. The lake is beautiful, so it has attracted many tourists to come over to visit. It is a famous tourist spot in Hualien.

Hiring Cycles: Because of the great requests of cycle riding, many shops alongs Cisingtan, Nanbin Seashore Park, Beibin Seashore Park, or Liyu Lake, offer the service of cycle hiring. Here we want to remind you that the hiring prices during holidays is higher than regular days. The regular price is approximately NT$100 per day. During the holidays, the prices are mostly calculated by hour. Also there are tandem bicycles for couples or schoolmates to hire, the prices mostly start at NT$150. The detailed prices vary in different shops.

Notes of cycling: In the journey of Two Lakes Bikeway, there are various types of path, such as sand, uphill, sea wall, man-made, and general bus lanes. It takes at least half day to a whole day for a returned journey. If you want to visit every scenic spot, you must be aware of the state of roads and food supply, in order to complete an immeasurable cycling trip. There are many dump trucks on No.193 Highway, cycling here requires extra cautions.

Food Suggestions:

There is a wide range of food selections along the Two Lake Bikeway, such as:

1. Food in Hsincheng: Cising Tan Katsuo Museum, Yuan Yeh Range, Changhsing Diner, Bay Seven Star, Lungcheng BBQ, Chingsin Cold Drinks, Baohsianlou Seafood Restaurant, Pangchung Restaurnat, and Grandma's Food.
2. Food in Hualien City: Food stalls at the temple, Kungcheng Buns, Yihsiang Dumpling, Five Bar Tapioca Pearl, Tamura Sushi, Mr. Goose, Kagawa Sushi, Hualien Port Restaurant, Cichiang Night Market, Cafe Jade, Derli Bean Curd, Chinghsiang Pork Chop Noodles, Hualien Dumpling, Tiramisu, Fa'Cai Cafe, Hualien Military Hotel, Mater Ming's Paddler's Noodle, Chou Pot Rice, Parkview Hotel, Mrs. Chiang Beef Noodles, The Wang Cafe, The Chou Steaming Dumpling, Ning Chi Spicy Hotpot, BBQ Dining, French Coffin, Ko Ri Ya Restaurant, Guosheng Sauced Fried Chicken, Fire World, Ou Shiang Coffee Beef Steak, Yong-Fong Seafood Restaurant, Auntie's Shop, Sushi Express, and Honor Pie Fried Chicken.
3. Food in Ji'an: Temple Savoury Rice Pudding, Ji'an Ice Cream, Mainland Noodle Shop, and Evening Market.
4. Food in Shoufong: Chuanchia Tea Shop, Fuli Fishing Village, Chungcheng Chicken Farm, Tahiti Coffee, Wenchou Dumplings, Luyu Restaurant, Banyan Stinky Tofu, Nanbin Night Market, Chungyi Tofu Pudding, Chi-Yeh Cypress Museum, and Ishiya Yakiniku Restaurant.
5. B&B in Sincheng: Futen House, Yue Ming Feng Ching B&B, Shang Hao Homestay, Cising Hai, Golden Sunshine, Anchuang B&B, East Lover, Purple Garden Hotel, and Taroko Fish.

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Information of B&B

1. Hualien City: http://house.netete.com/
2. Ji'an: Dashan, Jimei, Yung'an, Song Ge House, Lamb Chimney B &B, Baihe, European Parkland House, Yuan Yuan, Life Hostel, Elysian House, Bali Exotica, Skyview Home, Hualien Nice B&B, Zen B&B, Fang Home, Lan Shan, Cloud Top, Chen Fa, Xie Tong House, You Ge, Home of Mountain and Water, Inn 1988, Three Little Pigs' B&B, Shangarila Homestay, and Fisherman.
3. Shoufeng: Sanhe Yuan, Lake's Heart, Blue Ocean, Sea Moon, 63 Inn, Farm Life, Shan Ling, Da Ai, Blue Sea Life, Villagebnb, Yishin Garden, Jigule, Monet Garden, Sun Resort, and Hsiang Yue.

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