Keelung River Left Bank Bike Route 基隆左岸自行車道

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For many years, the Keelung Left Bank Bike Route had a dead end that was hard to cross. However, now that the Dakeng River Pedestrian Bridge is complete, cyclists can ride all the way from Shilin to Xizhi along the left bank of the Keelung River uninterrupted. It is definitely worth a ride if you get the chance.

Historical Background:

The “Dakeng Creek Bicycle Bridge Construction Project” is located near the point where Dakeng Creek meets the Keelung River, connecting Nangang District in Taipei City with Xizhi District in New Taipei City. The project involved constructing an independent bicycle and pedestrian bridge approximately 55.6 meters long and 4 meters wide, linking the riverside cycling networks of the two cities and providing a more convenient and direct connection between Nangang and Xizhi. It also improved the spaces beneath the Huandong Boulevard bridges on both sides of the creek by creating safer cycling routes, pedestrian-friendly walkways, and recreational seating areas. The project aimed to promote green transportation, improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, and provide residents with a comfortable outdoor recreational space to enjoy the natural scenery along the Keelung River. The project was completed on March 21, 2025, with a final construction cost of NT$105,298,194.

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Where to stay:

We recommend Fullon Hotel, which has locations in Tamsui and Fulong near the beach (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, Agoda here, or Hotels.com here). 
We have stayed at and recommend ​Gold Mountain Ranch, which is a horse ranch and glamping destination in Jinshan. ​You can book a night at Gold Mountain Ranch on Klook here.  You can also check out our full blog on the ranch here. 
We have also stayed at and recommend Hai Xia Your Home, which is right in front of Fulong Beach (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, Agoda here, or Hotels.com here). 

Activities in Taipei:

There are many activities available to enjoy in Taipei, such as kayaking, canoeing, snorkeling, SUP / paddle boarding, water biking, and more activities, which you can book on Klook here or KKday here. 

How to get there:

By Bus: From Nangang Exhibition Center Station, the bridge is only a short walk away. There are many places to rent a Ubike along the way. You can purchase a discount easy card to use on the MRT from Klook here or KKday here. You can also book an MRT travel pass on Klook here.
By Car/Scooter: There is parking along the side of the roade near Dakeng Bridge. Usually there are plenty of spots available.
Looking for scooter rental in Taipei? You can search on Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. 
If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or  KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here.  
By Bicycle: 
Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan’s landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan’s many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. You can also book a Sunset Riverside Bike Ride and Historical Tour, 4 Hour Cycling in Taipei, Ultimate 8-Hour Cycling City Tour, or Taipei City Bike Tour with Night Market Experience on TripAdvisor here. 
For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here. 

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Our Journey:

As a long-term resident of Taipei, I have biked along the left bank of the Keelung River many times, only to be disappointed by the end of the trail that leaves you at a dead end. Therefore, I was extremely happy to hear that they were finally building a bridge to connect the left bank of the Keelung River with Xizhi.

I was there 3000 years ago when they first broke ground on the new bridge.

View of the new bridge from the air.

Some fish in the Dakeng River below.

The river fish here like to make these little potholes in the mud.

View of more fish down below the bridge.

View looking up river.

River turtle.

More fish.

More fish sucking the air.

View across the bank looking at Xizhi.

And here is Xizhi’s secret beach.

Bikers along the trail.

More cyclists coming our way.

Underneath the overpass, you can also see a scooter graveyard. It is said that these old scooters will be sold to countries in Africa at discounted prices.

Another view of the sea of scooters.

Another view of the scrapyard.

More scrap.

They also created a new trail that connects the old Keelung River trail to the bridge.

Nearby you can spot the Grand Hilai Hotel.

You can also see the Charity post-partum center.

After the Dakeng Bridge, the path then follows the Keelung River.

Sun shines on Xizhi.

View further up river.

The trail continues along the Keelung River here.

View of Xizhi.

View from under the big red bridge in Xizhi.

There used to not be any bike trail here either, this is new.

Further into Xizhi, you can pass some industrial areas such as this concrete factory.

View looking up a power line.

Another view downriver.

Crossing the bridge to the right bank of the Keelung River.

Rainbow over Xizhi.

The right bank of the Keelung River has more tree cover.

Another view of the rainbow over Xizhi.

The trail then goes under the bridge here. In the past, you had to cross a road with heavy traffic and no light.

Sunset over Nangang.

In the past, there used to be water buffalo that grazed on the Xizhi side of the river.

A herd of water buffalo seen in ancient times.

View of Nangang in more recent times.

This park in Xizhi is great for watching the sunset.

The new financial center in Nangang.

We kept following along the right bank.

Map of the area.

Another view of the rainbow.

Rainbow over Neihu and Xizhi.

View looking toward Neihu.

Currently two remaining suspension bridge towers next to the Keelung River from the industrial era of Nangang. The best preserved is “五分吊橋” Wufen Suspension Bridge. According to the signs next to the bridge, it was built in 1918. ​

Brown Line MRT passes above us.

From here, you can ride up this bridge and cross the river.

Nangang has its own secret beach too.

Twilight over Neihu.

Closeup on Nangang’s Beach.

Come for the sand, stay for the stinking garbage.

From there, we circled back to Dakeng Bridge.

View looking back at Xizhi.

And there are tons of birds that live under this bridge.

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