Cycling around Taiwan, climbing Yushan, and swimming across Sun Moon Lake are three things that every Taiwanese must do!

Adjacent to the Pacific Ocean and the Central Mountain Range, the “Suhua Highway” boasts breathtaking mountain and sea views, making it an essential section not to be missed in this around Taiwan journey!

Bicycle tourism is a global trend in recent years. Driving is too fast but walking is too slow … come bicycle with Jack Hsieh of the “KHS Bicycle School“! Embark on the “Eye (see) Taiwan” ET-21 journey using your feet and heart to truly experience the cultural life, explore the scenic landscapes of mountains and seas, and savor the delicious local cuisine that this island has to offer.

“Taiwan” – the beautiful treasure island, is surrounded by high mountains on all sides, with the highest mountain density globally. There are over 260 peaks exceeding three thousand meters. Surrounded by the Kuroshio Current, Taiwan possesses excellent marine resources. In addition to its natural ecology, the rich culture of Austronesian indigenous peoples, cultural architecture in local temples, and the friendly and warm people are all significant features of Taiwan.

1. Organizer

2. Execution Agency

3. Event dates

*** 4/22 update: Because of recent earthquake activities, this event has been postponed to September ***

September 7, 2024 (Saturday) ～ September 15, 2024 (Sunday), Total 9 days

4. Event costs

• Two small beds in double room: NT$35,600/person or cash discounted price NT$34,900
• One large bed in single room: NT$46,500/person or cash discounted price NT$45,550

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5. Included items

• NT$5,000,000 travel liability insurance + NT$200,000 medical insurance
• Bicycle rental
• Boarding and breakfast at the hotel
• Lunch box or local snacks x 4 (NT$150/person) and table lunch x 4 (NT$350/person)
• Dinner x 5 (NT$500/person) and celebration final dinner (NT$600/person)
• Drinking water and snack supplies along the way
• Cycling leader x2, mechanic, 9-seater supply vehicle
• Tickets for various attractions and train tickets
• Certificate of completion & finishing medal
• KHS Tour around Taiwan bicycle jersey x2

6. Event highlights

• Route planning: Professional ride leaders will arrange the daily highlights of the route, bringing participants the most beautiful mountain and sea views and tastiest local food.
• Suhua Highway：Because of opening of the Suhua Expressway, we have specially planned to ride on the “Suhua Highway” that is close to the Pacific Ocean and the Central Mountains. During the ride, you can overlook the Qingshui Duanya and experience the steepness of the Suhua Highway!
  4/22 update: We reserve the right to update or change the route for safety and logistical reasons.
• Support vehicle: A support vehicle will accompany the group to assist with supplies, personnel transportation and luggage transportation.
• Professional staff: Professional bicycle ride leaders will be assisting with overall itinerary control, passenger care, logistical maintenance support, etc.
• Attractions guide: Professional tour leaders will give information about special attractions and ecology.
• Insurance: NT$5,000,000 travel liability + NT$200,000 medical insurance.

7. Bicycle rental

Both options below includes bicycle helmets, water bottle holders, front and rear lights, and carry bags.

8. Planned Route

4/22 update: We reserve the right to update or change the route for safety and logistical reasons.

Pre-departure briefing

• Time: 2024/x/x Friday 18:30 (TBD)
• Location: 9th Floor, No. 172, Changchun Road, Taipei/Zonglong Travel Agency (Songjiang Nanjing MRT Station, Exit 7)
• Content: Pre-departure briefing and bicycle safety riding seminar — Explain the daily itinerary and precautions when riding a bicycle, such as shifting, braking, bicycle adjustment, etc.

Day 1: Taipei-Hsinchu Nanliao, gentle slope variable speed teaching, and a leisurely trip along the capital’s waterfront

Bicycle Ride: Taipei → Greater Taipei Riverside Bike Trail → Shimen Reservoir → Hsinchu Nanliao, cycling 100km

At 7 am in the morning, gather at the “Bitan East Bank Parking Lot” in Xindian, New Taipei City (time and location tentative) to start the journey. Led by professional cycling guides, the route follows the serene bike paths along the Xindian River and Dahan River to reach Daxi Old Street. Around noon, lunch is planned at Shimen Reservoir, allowing for a brief rest. In the afternoon, the journey continues through Hsinchu, renowned for its windy reputation, via Route 118. In the evening, accommodation is arranged at a motel near Nanliao Fishing Harbor, with dinner featuring fresh seafood from the fishing harbor.

Visit: Greater Taipei Riverside Bike Trail, Crescent Bridge, Yuemei Wetland, Daxi Old Street, Shimen Reservoir

Breakfast: Hotel breakfast / Lunch: Shimen Reservoir live fish cuisine / Dinner: Fishing port seafood cuisine

Accommodation: Hsinchu Nanliao – Crystal Motel or equivalent

Day 2: Hsinchu Nanliao-Changhua Yuanlin: Windmills and seaside tree-lined bicycle path

Bicycle Ride: Hsinchu Nanliao, West Coast Highway → Wuci, National Highway No. 1 → Changhua → Yuanlin, cycling 125km.

Today’s ride will take us along the West Coast Highway, weaving between urban and rural landscapes. Early in the morning, we’ll traverse the beautiful 17-kilometer coastal bike path, passing by large wind turbines and visiting the “Guogang Archaeological Site,” discovered during the Japanese colonial era, to explore the academic value of shell mound remains. Next, we’ll visit the century-old Guantian Temple, thriving in the town of Baishatun, and pray for a safe journey around the island. Lunch will be enjoyed in the bicycle-centric city center of Dajia. Afterward, we’ll explore attractions such as the “Gaomei Wetlands” and “Zhui Fen Train Station,” continuing along National Highway No. 1 to reach the accommodation in the city center of Yuanlin, Changhua for the night.

Sights: Hsinchu 17-Kilometer Coastal Bike Path, Zhunan Wetlands, “Guogang Archaeological Site” Shell Mound, Baishatun Guantian Temple

Breakfast: Hotel breakfast / Lunch: Local specialties/self-catered / Dinner: Local snacks in Changhua/self-catered

Accommodation: Kindness Hotel – Yuanlin or equivalent

Day 3: Changhua Yuanlin-Kaohsiung City: Visit ancient Taiwan city & explore the ecology of the hometown of fish and salt

Taking the Train: Changhua Yuanlin Station → (by train) → Tainan Shanhua Station

Bicycle Ride: Shanhua → Tainan City → Nanzih → Zuoying → Kaohsiung City, cycling 70km

Today, we will start by taking the train to Shanhua Station in Tainan. Then, we’ll ride along the coastal Route 17 through Tainan City towards Kaohsiung City. Amidst the hustle and bustle of traffic, you’ll experience the unique warmth of the Taiwanese people. Even while rushing to work on scooters, they won’t forget to cheer you on! In the evening, we’ll stay at a hotel near Love Pier, and after dinner, you can take a stroll along the pier at your leisure.

Sights: History Museum, Golden Coast, Xingda Port, Lianchitan, Love Pier

Breakfast: Hotel breakfast / Lunch: Specialty boxed meals or snacks / Dinner: Local snacks in Kaohsiung or self-catered

Accommodation: Kaohsiung City – Fish Hotel – Kaohsiung or equivalent

Day 4: Kaohsiung City-Pingtung: Sichongxi Ping’e Highway sea view scenery

Bicycle Ride: Kaohsiung City → Fangliao → Hengchun → Fangshan → Checheng, cycling 95 km

After crossing Kaohsiung, we will follow the Ping-Egret Highway to Checheng in Pingtung for accommodation. Along the way, we’ll visit Taiwan’s largest lagoon, “Dapeng Bay,” and Taiwan’s largest Earth God temple, “Checheng Fu’an Temple.” In the evening, as we ride on the Ping-Egret Highway, the setting sun will cast a warm glow on the sea, marking the end of today’s approximately 95-kilometer journey.

Sights: Pier-2 Art Center, Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area, Ping-Egret Highway Scenery, Dolphin Bay, Taiwan’s largest Earth God Temple – Fu’an Temple

Breakfast: Hotel breakfast / Lunch: Fishing port seafood lunch / Dinner: Local specialties

Accommodation: Pingtung Checheng – Kenting Long Beach hotel or equivalent

Day 5: Pingtung Checheng-Taitung Jhihben: Challenge the South Link Highway and and visit Chiben hot spring

Bicycle Ride: Checheng → Sizhong River → Mudan → Jhihben, cycling 110 km

Today marks the “mid-term exam” of our journey, challenging the Southern Cross-Island Highway. However, we have specifically chosen the most scenic Route 199 on the Hengchun Peninsula. Along this route, we’ll pass by beautiful landmarks such as the “Mudan Reservoir” and the “Crying Lake Water Grassland.” During the leisurely ride, we will unconsciously conquer the “Shouka Highest Point” in the formidable Southern Cross-Island Highway. We will then descend along the Southern Cross-Island Highway to Taitung Dawu, enjoying views of the Pacific Ocean along the coastal highway. Our destination for the night is the hot spring town of Jhihben in eastern Taiwan, completing today’s challenge of 110 kilometers.

Sights: Southern Cross-Island Highway Challenge, Mudan Reservoir, Crying Lake Water Grassland, Shouka Iron Horse Relay Station, Dawu Coastal Pacific Ocean View

Breakfast: Hotel breakfast / Lunch: Indigenous-style cuisine / Dinner: Jhihben hot spring cuisine

Accommodation: Taitung Jhihben – Hoya Resort Chihpen or equivalent

Day 6: Taitung Jhihben-Hualien Ruisui: Enjoy chasing the wind in the countryside wilderness / The scenery of rice field in the back mountains

Bicycle Ride: Jhihben → Taitung City → Luye → Guanshan → Chihshang → Yuli → Ruisui, cycling 115 km

Today, we will ride through the Hualien-Taitung Rift Valley, surrounded by the Central Mountain Range and the Coastal Mountain Range. Slowly cycling through the tranquil rural landscapes of the Rift Valley, you can enjoy the clean, fresh air, sunlight filtering through the tree shadows, changing seasonal views of rice fields, and the expansive blue sky. Riding on the 193 Route between the Coastal and Central Mountain Ranges, along the winding Xiuguluan River, you’ll have a panoramic view of the pastoral scenery of the Rift Valley and head towards the convergence of the Eurasian and Philippine plates to witness Taiwan’s unique geological landscape. In the evening, we’ll stay in a hot spring guesthouse in the Ruisui hot spring area and savor local cuisine.

Sights: Longtian Green Tunnel, Chihshang Scenic Area (including Takeshi Kaneshiro Tree and Brown Boulevard), 193 Route Scenery, Ruisui Hot Springs

Breakfast: Hotel breakfast / Lunch: Guanshan specialty boxed meals or snacks / Dinner: Ruisui local cuisine

Accommodation: Ruisui, Hualien – Hoya Spa Manor or equivalent

Day 7: Ruisui – Hualien City – Xincheng: Explore the abundant plains formed by the convergence of the Great River · Roam the hinterland

Bicycle Ride: Ruisui → Guangfu → Fenglin → Shoufeng → Hualien City → Xincheng, cycling 95 kilometers

Early in the morning, we’ll ride on the 193 Route between the Coastal and Central Mountain Ranges, following the winding Xiuguluan River. Enjoy the pastoral scenery of the Rift Valley and head towards the convergence of the Eurasian and Philippine plates to witness Taiwan’s unique geological landscape. Next, at the Guangfu Sugar Factory, you’ll have the opportunity to taste the famous “Guangfu Sugar Factory Ice Treats.” Enjoy local specialty lunch in the city center of Fenglin. After lunch, we’ll continue along the Provincial Highway 9 and Provincial Highway 11B to Hualien City. We’ll then ride along the “Hualien Coastal Cycling Path” to the “Qixingtan Scenic Area,” crossing through Hualien City. This route passes through notable spots like the Forty-eight Highland and Environmental Protection Park, closely bordering Hualien Port, often cycling alongside cargo ships, creating a serene journey alongside these massive vessels.

Sights: Da Nong Da Fu Plain Forest Park, Guangfu Sugar Factory Ice Treats, Fenglin Tobacco Barn, Hualien Qixingtan Cycling Path, etc.

Breakfast: Hotel breakfast / Lunch: Local specialty cuisine / Dinner: Indigenous-style cuisine

Accommodation: Hualien Xincheng – Starry Inn Hotel or equivalent

Day 8: Hualien Xincheng – Yilan Jiaoxi: Suhua Highway spectacular cliff-side sea view & Central Mountain range scenery

Bicycle Ride: Challenge the old Suhua Highway — Xincheng → Chongde → Heping → Nanao → Dongao → Su’ao → Su’ao → Coastal Highway → Jiaoxi, cycling 115 km

Today is the final test of our island-wide journey. We will depart from Hualien Xincheng and ride along the Suhua Highway to stay overnight in Yilan Jiaoxi. With the opening of the “Suhua Highway Mountain Section Improvement Project,” large vehicles such as cars and gravel trucks have shifted to the “Suhua Improvement,” transforming the old Suhua Highway into a scenic route. Along the way, close to the Pacific Ocean and the Central Mountain Range, it boasts breathtaking mountain and sea views. It is a stunning and beautiful road that is definitely worth exploring on a bicycle. Tonight’s accommodation is in the famous hot spring area of Jiaoxi, Yilan, where a special celebration dinner will be arranged to commemorate the completion of the island-wide journey, featuring hot spring-flavored cuisine.

Sights: Qingshui Cliffs Scenery, Taiwan Cement DAKA Park, Dongao Cold Springs, Jiaoxi Hot Springs & Night Market Snacks, etc.

Breakfast: Hotel breakfast / Lunch: Specialty boxed meals or snacks / Dinner: Island-wide completion celebration dinner – Hot spring-flavored cuisine

Accommodation: Yilan Jiaoxi – Hotel J or equivalent

Day 9: Jiaoxi – Taipei: Northeast Coast bike scenery

Bicycle Ride: Jiaoxi → Coastal Highway → Fulong Old Railway Bike Path → Fulong → Shuangxi → Pingxi → Muzha → Xindian, cycling 100 km

Today marks the final day of the journey. Early in the morning, we will travel along the Coastal Highway towards Taipei. We will visit the “Fulong Old Caoling Tunnel Bike Path,” which passes through the easternmost point of Taiwan, “Sandiaojiao” and leads to Fulong. At noon, we will enjoy a delicious “Fulong Bento” in Fulong. After lunch, we will continue along the popular cycling route in northern Taiwan, the “Route 106,” entering the bustling city center of Taipei. The efforts of the past nine days will culminate today as we personally pedal, exploring the land of Taiwan on two wheels, completing this nearly 900-kilometer round-the-island journey.

Sights: Old Caoling Tunnel, Shuangxi Old Street, Jing Tong Train Station, Greater Taipei Riverside Bike Path

Breakfast: Hotel breakfast / Lunch: Specialty boxed meals or snacks / Dinner: Home-sweet-home / Self-catered

Accommodation: Home sweet home

※ The listed attractions, routes, and meals are for reference only and may be adjusted according to actual conditions during the journey. The travel agency reserves the right to change and modify the itinerary. Thank you for your understanding.

9. Hotel, route, and meals information

10. Special notes

1. The hotel is listed in the itinerary or replaced by a hotel of the same grade. Some hotels do not provide personal items. For environmental reasons, please bring your own personal items.
2. If you plan to use your own bicycle, we recommended to use a road bicycle with at least 16-speeds or a mountain bike with at least 24-speeds (we recommend to replace it with road-specific tires), and please bring your own inner tubes and simple consumables (brake pads, etc.)
3. This is a high intensity bicycle ride. Therefore, it may not suitable for patients with chronic diseases (such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, heart disease, diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, etc.). People with the above diseases should consult their physician to see if they are suitable to participate.
4. Children aged 12 to 15 must be accompanied by their parents. Children aged 6 to 11 are only allowed to ride in the back seat of a tandem bicycle.

11. Payment methods

Cash transfer

After submitting the registration, our staff will contact you. Once confirmed on your registration, please transfer money to:

• Bank: Taiwan Cooperative Bank
• Bank code: 006
• Bank Acct: 0958717079034
• Account name: Zonglong Travel Agency

Credit card

After submitting the registration, our staff will contact you to confirm. Please download the credit card form: (doc file) or (pdf file) After fill up, please choose one of the method to send back:

• fax: 02-2504-2911 
• Mail: twnbiketour@gmail.com ET21 李健平-專案經理 收
• LINE ＆ WeChat：jumping0831

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