Floating boats on the lake, the smooth surface of the water reflect the aquamarine of the mountains beyond some blocks of flats under the blue sky. A huge red suspension bridge that spans the river adorn the landscape.
A long narrow park on the eastern shore is one of my private sights where I usually go for a stroll on the weekend. Rambling through the park, looking at an opposite side of the river, there is a huge steep cliff carved a beautiful Chinese hand-writing "Bitan 碧潭" on the west shore. It is the name of this lovely place: Bitan Scenic Area.
The name of Bitan means emerald lake, emerald-turquoise color of the water naturally, and is a stretch of the Xindian River that has been dammed and turned into a recreational are.
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| Watching the colorful Dragon Boat races at Bitan (see Taipei festivals for more information) is the major event. The races are held on the 5th day of the 5th month according to the lunar calendar. |
The best viewing spot is on the Bitan bridge, while crossing the river. Every step on the bridge make you feel the vertical shaking from the movement of pedestrian. Bitan bridge, built in 1937, connects two diverse riversides and bicycle paths. It is the main path between Ankeng (安坑) and Dapinlin (大坪林) in the ancient time, but the romantic way nowaday. It will be very nice to enjoy the dishes at comfortable seats and being involved in nature at the restaurants and coffee shops on the eastern bank of Bitan.
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| Swan boat: NTD300/H |
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| The name of Bitan in Chinese handwriting. |
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| Many shops around the riversides.... |
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| Paddle boats can be hired. and there are some great river-site coffee shops. |
Location: Xindian District, New Taipei City
Transportation:
- By MRT: THSR Taipei Station (TRA Taipei Station) → (Xindian Line and Xiao Bitan Line): MRT Xindian Station
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