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The newest route to challenge yourself and venture into the local area is here!

Taipei City Government has made efforts to beautify the walls of the embankment, combined with local art murals and installation designs. When cycling along the way, you can appreciate the beautiful scenery while increasing your bike mileage and exercise, making yourself more energetic and healthier.

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Total distance：30km，Finishing time about 90-120 mins

Zhongzheng Riverside Park “Snow Goose”:

Located below the Zhao’an Land Bridge on the riverside, artist Leo Ho uses wild geese as witnesses to the history of this area, presenting a romantic resonance in his work.

“Xindian Waterfowl Map” at Machangding Memorial Park:

Located on the riverfront of the Machangding Evacuation Gate, this joint project between Guting Junior High School and the local community depicts colorful birds and the ecological scenery of the Xindian Creek using ceramic panels and mosaic.

Heshuang 21 Riverside Park “Eight Immortals”: 

Located on the riverfront next to the Heshuang 21 rest stop, artist Wu Chi painted the legend of the Eight Immortals on the embankment wall of the riverbank using the technique of illustration, hoping to use the embankment wall painting as a bridge to promote the trend of caring for the local culture.

Dajia Riverside Park “Smiling Happy Wall”:

Located near Keelung River No. 9 Evacuation Gate, it is 300 meters long and consists of 59 smiling faces made of mosaic tiles. It is the most representative mural art on the riverside embankment in Taipei City. It is very eye-catching next to the bike lane. When you ride past the “Smiling Wall,” your mouth will involuntarily curve upwards. Don’t hesitate to stop for a photo.

Guanshan Riverside Park “Looking Back at Tayou Road”:

Located on the side of the Keelung River No. 6 Evacuation Gate, artist Cheng Ruohan uses the technique of paper sculpture and painting to depict local stories along the Keelung River, allowing the public to appreciate the delicate and exquisite paper sculpture-like painting art and to learn about the trajectory of life of the ancestors in the early years.

Chengmei Left Bank Riverside Park “Songshan Stories”:

Located on the city side of the Chengmei Left Bank Riverside Park, between No. 112 and No. 158 Songhe Street, this artwork is presented in the form of picture books, using the three century-old trees of the Songshan Elementary School, “Grandmother India Coral Tree,” “Immortal Fairy,” and “Wanshou Grandfather,” to tell the children the historical stories of Song Shan, which used to be called “Xikou.”