4 Hour Afternoon Cycling City Tour North with Snack
Description
Experience Taipei the way the locals do, by bike. This time exploring the North of Taipei. We pedal through the oldest district towards Dihua Street, & the coolest neighborhood voted in 2023, past grand architecture, immaculate temples, and more! Listen to fun facts about Dihua Street, Tianma Tea House Ruins, Baoan Temple, and more from your guide as you explore by bike. We will also get a local Taiwanese snack to refuel ourselves at a traditional market. We meet up at the Taipei Bike Works bike shop to start the tour. Please copy and paste our address below to find our shop. The tour guide reserves the right to cancel or postpone the tour in case of extreme weather condition warnings and if there are less than 3 people total joining the tour. No. 9, Lane 70, Section 2, Chongqing N Rd, Datong District, Taipei City, 103 103台北市大同區重慶北路二段70巷9號
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A historical landmark that was central to events that, as they unfolded, it created the future of Taiwan - from Martial Law until today.
A 19th-century riverside trading hub for herbs, medicines, dried goods, fabrics, teas, and other products.
A spacious and scenic bike path along an expansive river with open skyline views.
Bao'an is a temple built in 1825 at the confluence of Tamsui and Keelung rivers that took a full-quarter century to complete. Right across from it, in stark contrast, stands the Taipei Confucius Temple - its simplicity dominating the architecture and characteristics of this temple.
Built in 1969, overlooking the Keelung river, placed right next to the Grand Hotel Taipei - a shrine that worships fallen soldiers during the Sino-Japanese War & the Chinese Civil War.
A recreational facility that includes three typical park areas - Yuanshan, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, and Xinsheng - a popular area for expos, exhibitions, markets, & other events
A district now with various Japanese bars and restaurants, and a rich night life with adult entertainment. This area carries lots of stories from the depths of Taiwan's history, as well as the city's.
Voted one of the '40 Coolest Neighborhoods in the World 2023' according to the British magazine Time Out.
We end the tour back at the starting point at our office. Optional - follow our guide for some introductory recommendations at our favorite night market - Ningxia Night market, closely located to the shop, only a 5 minute walk.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum Height 150cm
- No children under the age of 12
Reviews(6)
We had a superb afternoon bike tour with Mike. He a super smart person with lots of history background regarding Taipei and the Far East. Plus he knows Taipei extremely well - the good and less good - and is enthusiastic to share what he knows. The afternoon tour tends to be less booked we learned, so we ended up with a “private tour”, as no one else signed up. To the company’s credit, they did ran the wonderful tour even so! Highly recommended!
Thank you for taking the time to right a great review. Much appreciated! -Mike
Fun bike ride to explore areas wouldn’t have seen otherwise. Easy ride, very informative on history of Taiwan. Lovely afternoon.
Relaxed 4 hour trip through diverse historical sites and exciting parts of Taipei. Tour guide Mike was very informative and supportive, has lived in Taipei a long time. Bike path pretty and easy. Best for families interested in history and scenery. Wonderful half day! Nice to end up at famous night market for the snack.
It was wonderful riding with you and the family, Victoria! Did you guys get your pictures? Hope they turned out well! Cheers!
Mike took great care of us! He was very knowledgable of the route, culture and history. Biking was a great way to see that part of Taipei, and Mike was a wealth of stories and information. The trip to the nite market was a highlite, and Mike introduced us to some local delicacies. Highly recommend!
Thank you, Susan! Was a pleasure having you along!
It was a pleasant tour and we hiked across many different places in Taipei - a lovely way to see the city. The guide was knowledgeable and gave many insights about the history & culture.
Interesting route, competent guide, responds to wishes, good bikes, clear recommendation, wechat the first afternoon tour
Thank you so much to you and your family. It was our pleasure having you along for the ride! -Mike
