Beautiful Bitan (碧潭) - Xindian (新店) Taiwan

Queenie and I went out for a ride to Bitan (碧潭)in Xindian(新店). Its a quick 24km return trip from our home but a pleasant ride nonetheless. The first time we rode to Bitan (碧潭) was way back in 2008 (see Cycle Trip to Bitan (Hsin Tien).) Then it seemed so far but now it is just a regular round trip and a good exercise loop if pressed for time. It was a good ride today.

Beautiful Beautiful Bitan (碧潭) in Xindian(新店), Taiwan

As you can see it was a gorgeous day for cycling. Really sunny. Going there was a bit hot and sunny but coming back was much cooler and far more relaxing.

Queenie on the Suspension Bridge in Bitan (碧潭), Xindian (新店)


Paul on the Suspension Bridge in Bitan (碧潭), Xindian (新店)

A lot has changed since our first cycle ride to Xindian (新店) (see Cycle Trip to Bitan (Hsin Tien)). For one, now you can ride all the way to Xindian (新店) along the South side of the Xindian (新店) River. Also, the Sunshine Bridge and Sunshine park have also been opened which makes crossing the river before arriving in Xindian (新店) easier.

All in all today was a good day for riding: nice sunny weather in the morning. Cooler weather when we came back at around noon. We also had some nice tea at Xindian (新店) and a great rest.