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

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.
• 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

Cycling Route: Taipei → Greater Taipei Riverside Bike Trail → Shimen Reservoir → Hsinchu Nanliao, cycling 100km

At 7:30 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.

Sights: 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 Lukang: Windmills and seaside tree-lined bicycle path

Cycling Route: Hsinchu Nanliao, West Coast Highway →  Changhua Lukang, cycling 110km.

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: Lukang specialties/self-catered

Accommodation: Asia Pacific Resort Lukang or equivalent

Day 3: Changhua Lukang – Tainan Budai: Visit ancient Taiwan city & explore the ecology of the hometown of fish and salt

Cycling Route: Lukang → Yunlin → Chiayi → Tainan Budai , cycling 90km

Today’s itinerary will continue along the coastal highway heading south, crossing the Tropic of Cancer at 23.5 degrees north latitude, transitioning from a tropical region to a subtropical one. Cycling through the Jiannan Plain, a vast expanse of plains unfolds endlessly. Passing through Yunlin’s Mailiao, Kouhu, and Chiayi’s Dongshi, arriving at “Budai Culture HOTEL” in Tainan’s Budai, visiting the bustling “Budai Fishing Port” and “Budai Salt Mountain,” totaling approximately 90 kilometers. Dinner will feature seafood from the fishing port.

Sights: Enwu Detention Basin, Budai Fishing Port, Budai Salt Mountain

Breakfast: Hotel breakfast / Lunch: Specialty boxed meals or snacks / Dinner: Budai Fishing Port seafood

Accommodation: Tainan Budai – Budai Culture Hotel or equivalent

Day 4: Tainan – Kaohsiung City:  City & Countryside, Wild Pursuit of the Wind

Cycling Route: Tainan Budai → Beimen → Tainan City → Nanzih → Zuoying → Kaohsiung City, cycling 115km

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will travel along the Provincial Highway 17 coastal route through Tainan and Kaohsiung cities. Amidst the hustle and bustle, you will experience the unique enthusiasm of Taiwanese people—even while rushing to work on scooters, they still cheerfully encourage you! Along the way, we will visit Beimen by the sea, popular attractions like the “Crystal Church” and “Jingzaijiao Salt Fields.” We will stay near True Love Pier in Kaohsiung for the night, where you can stroll around the pier after dinner.

Visits: Taiwan’s westernmost point – Guosheng Lighthouse, Golden Coast, Lotus Pond, True Love Pier

Breakfast: Hotel breakfast / Lunch: Tainan specialty cuisine / Dinner: Local snacks in Kaohsiung (on your own)

Accommodation: Kaohsiung City – Tuna Family Hotel Yancheng Branch or equivalent

Day 5: Kaohsiung City-Pingtung: Sichongxi Ping’e Highway sea view scenery

Cycling Route: 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 6: Pingtung Checheng-Taitung Jhihben: Challenge the South Link Highway and and visit Chiben hot spring

Cycling Route: 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 7: Taitung Jhihben-Hualien Ruisui: Enjoy chasing the wind in the countryside wilderness / The scenery of rice field in the back mountains

Cycling Route: 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 8: Ruisui – Hualien City – Yilan Jiaoxi: Explore the abundant plains formed by the convergence of the Great River · Roam the hinterland

Cycling Route: Ruisui → Guangfu → Fenglin → Shoufeng → Hualien Train Station → (take train) → Jiaoxi Train Station, cycling 70 kilometers

Train Ride: Hualien Train Station → (take train) → Jiaoxi Train Station, approximately 1.5 hours

After enjoying breakfast at the homestay, we will head north along the Ruisui Old Railway Bike Path towards the coastal mountainside sanctuary, the “Dadong Dadu Flatland Forest Park,” exploring its beautiful forest trails. Next, we will visit the famous “Guangfu Sugar Factory Ice Treats” for a taste. After a brief rest at the factory, we will proceed to Hualien Train Station to catch a train to Jiaoxi Train Station. We will stay overnight in the renowned hot spring area of Yilan, “Jiaoxi Hot Springs,” where a special celebration dinner themed around completing the tour awaits, featuring hot spring-inspired cuisine.

Visits: Ruisui Old Railway Bike Path, Dadong Dadu Flatland Forest Park, Guangfu Sugar Factory Ice Treats, Jiaoxi Hot Springs & Night Market snacks

Breakfast: Homestay breakfast / Lunch: Specialty boxed meal or snacks / Dinner: Tour celebration dinner – hot spring-inspired cuisine

Accommodation: Yilan Jiaoxi – Sun Moon Light Hotel – Jiaoxi Branch or equivalent

Day 9: Jiaoxi – Taipei: Northeast Coast bike scenery

Cycling Route: 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

Date	Point to point	Hotel & website	Star rating	Meals
Day 1 9/7 Sat.	Taipei Xindian ~ Hsinchu Nanliao 100km	Crystal Motel	Motel	breakfast: self Lunch: Shimen live fish cuisine Dinner: Fishing port seafood cuisine
Day 2 9/8 Sun.	Hsinchu Nanliao ~ Changhua Lukang 110km	Asia Pacific Resort Lukang	★★★	hotel breakfast local specialty snack/self Lukang specialty/self
Day 3 9/9 Mon.	Changhua Lukang ~ Tainan Budai 90km	Budai Culture Hotel	★★★	hotel breakfast lunch box or local snack Budai port seafood
Day 4 9/10 Tue.	Tainan Budai ~ Kaohsiung City 115km	Fish Hotel – Kaohsiung	★★★	hotel breakfast lunch box or local snack local specialty dinner/self
Day 5 9/11 Wed.	Kaohsiung City ~ Pingtung Checheng 95km	Kenting Long Beach hotel	★★★★	hotel breakfast Fishing port seafood lunch Local cuisine dinner
Day 6 9/12 Thr.	Pingtung Checheng ~ Taitung Jhihben 110km	Hoya Resort Chihpen	★★★★	hotel breakfast Indigenous-style cuisine Jhihben cuisine dinner
Day 7 9/13 Fri.	Taitung Jhihben ~ Hualien Ruisui 115km	Hoya Spa Manor	Hot Spring B&B	hotel breakfast lunch box or local snack Ruisui cuisine dinner
Day 8 9/14 Sat.	Hualien Ruisui ~ Yilan Jiaoxi 70km	Hotel J	★★★	hotel breakfast lunch box or local snack celebration dinner
Day 9 9/15 Sun.	Yilan Jiaoxi ~ Taipei Xindian 110km	Home sweet home	★Priceless★	hotel breakfast lunch box or local snack dinner: self

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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