Bitan Scenic Area

Welcome to the Bitan Scenic Area, an extraordinary confluence of geographical wonder and human history nestled in the southern reaches of the Taipei basin. I am delighted to serve as your guide as we explore this remarkable…

The journey into the Bitan Scenic Area typically commences at the terminus of the Taipei Mass Rapid Transit green line, known as the Xindian Station. Taking this forty minute subterranean and elevated journey from the bustling…

Having descended to the water level, we now find ourselves on the expansive lower riverside promenade. This broad, paved pathway serves as the primary artery for physical activity and immediate water access along the eastern bank. …

Just a short ascent from the lower promenade brings us to the elevated boardwalk, a meticulously designed leisure district that runs parallel to the water. This upper level functions as the primary social and culinary hub of the…

We have now arrived at the undisputed architectural and historical centerpiece of the entire region: the magnificent Bitan Suspension Bridge. Stretching gracefully across the expanse of the Xindian River, this structure is far…

Having successfully navigated the subtle sway of the historic suspension bridge, we step off the wooden deck and arrive on the western bank of the Xindian River. The contrast between this side and the eastern boardwalk we just…

Turning our backs to the gentle waters of the Green Lake, we immediately confront the steep, verdant incline that characterizes the western edge of the basin. Here, tucked quietly away from the main thoroughfares, lies the…

After navigating a significant portion of the steep, shaded incline, the dense forest suddenly breaks, revealing a surprisingly wide, leveled clearing. You have arrived at the location known as Happiness Square, or Happiness…

Taking the final, most demanding trail out of Happiness Square, we push through the last stretch of dense foliage to reach our ultimate destination: the main mountain summit observation point. This elevated vantage point provides…

As our extensive exploration of the Bitan Scenic Area draws to a close, and we find ourselves back near the bustling energy of the Old Street, it is deeply rewarding to synthesize the varied experiences of the day. We have…