- Length
- 13.6 kmSource and notes below
- Route shape
- One way
- Surface
- Paved
- Traffic
- Separated bike path
- Level
- Moderate
- Riding time
- About 1 h at an easy 14 km/h, not counting stops Estimate ride time
- Families
- Families: with care
- Climbing
- Not measuredNo official figure, so none given
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Line: national cycling portal (MOTC), with its road types. Base map: National Land Surveying and Mapping Center.
Rest stops and stations along the official line
Rest stops
- 全家石岡登峰店 (toilets, drinking water, food and drink)
- 7-11新石岡門市 (toilets, drinking water, food and drink)
- 石岡分駐所 (toilets, drinking water)
Listed by the national cycling portal (MOTC). Services and hours can change: treat these as a guide, not a guarantee.
About the lengthOfficial length on Taichung Tourism's Dongfeng cycling page (English and Chinese), from the Fengyuan start to Dongshi Forestry Culture Park. Three official figures exist. The cycling page says 13.6 km to Dongshi Forestry Culture Park. Taichung Tourism's 'Best Cycling Trip for Backpackers' itinerary and the city's printed cycling map say 12.4 km, with the itinerary ending at Dongshi Hakka Cultural Park. The Taichung Transportation Bureau's January 2025 notice covers the green way from 0 to 11.7K. The pages do not explain the difference; it is most likely where each one draws the ends, so this guide uses 13.6 km with its named endpoints.
Why these labels
Traffic and path type: Taichung Tourism's Chinese page calls it Taiwan's first dedicated bicycle path (自行車專用道) built on a disused railway, and it is shared with walkers in practice. It passes Shigang (the former station, now the 'Zero Egg' platform), crosses the Dajia River on Meizi iron bridge and goes through Dongshi Tunnel, the only tunnel on the route. The official pages do not list road crossings; the green way runs through Fengyuan, Shigang and Dongshi towns, so expect street crossings and stop at each one.
Families: It is a dedicated bike path and Taichung Tourism lists it as suitable for families and seniors. The length (13.6 km one way, so more if you ride back) and the uphill sections that Taichung Tourism mentions are the reasons for care: younger children may manage only part of it, and street crossings in town need supervision.
The Dongfeng Bicycle Green Way follows the former Dongshi railway line from Fengyuan through Shigang to Dongshi. Taichung Tourism gives its length as 13.6 km and its altitude range as 239 to 378 m, so it climbs gently toward Dongshi.
Along the way are the 'Zero Egg' (0蛋) platform at the old Shigang Station, with old blue train carriages and painted walls; Meizi iron bridge between Shigang and Dongshi, with a viewing platform over the Dajia River; tree-lined straight sections with old rails beside the path in places; and Dongshi Tunnel. The route ends at Dongshi Forestry Culture Park.
Rental shops cluster around the Fengyuan start, by the National Freeway No. 4 viaduct at Shigang, and near the junction of Provincial Highway 3 (Fengshi Road Section 2) and Mingde Road, per Taichung Tourism.
Who it suits
Suits riders who want a longer car-free half day, families with confident older children, and anyone pairing it with Houfeng. Skip the full length with small children unless you plan to turn back early.
The route
A ride plan, in order
- Start at the Fengyuan end near Guofeng Road Section 3 and Puzi Street, where most rentals are.
- Ride east toward Shigang: Taichung Tourism's itinerary passes a water park area and Shigang Dam.
- Stop at the Zero Egg platform at the former Shigang Station.
- Cross Meizi iron bridge over the Dajia River and stop at the viewing platform.
- Ride through Dongshi Tunnel to Dongshi Forestry Culture Park, then ride back or arrange onward transport.
Getting there without a car
- By train: TRA Fengyuan Station is the nearest station to the Fengyuan end. The street route from the station to the green way start is not described on the official pages; many visitors rent near the start on Guofeng Road Section 3 or Puzi Street.
- From Houfeng: Taichung Tourism says Houfeng Bikeway connects with the Dongfeng green way at the Fengyuan end, so you can start at TRA Houli Station and ride Houfeng first.
- Return from Dongshi: there is no railway in Dongshi. Ride back the same way, or arrange a bus or taxi; check bus routes and whether they carry bikes before relying on them (not verified here).
Bringing your own bike: Taiwan Railway (TRA) lists Houli, Fengyuan and Tanzi among the stations open to unbagged bicycles travelling with the rider (人車同行), but only on designated trains with a limited bike quota per train, so check the quota and train on the TRA site before you go. A bike fully packed in a proper bike bag (no more than 150 cm long and 220 cm in total length, width and height) can go on any train as hand luggage; plastic or cloth bags are refused. Fengyuan is on TRA's list; Dongshi has no railway station.
Renting a bike
Verified from Taichung Tourism's Dongfeng page: about 14 rental businesses in Fengyuan near the start, seven in Shigang on Fengshi Road and two in Dongshi on Zhongshan Road, with names, phones and addresses only. Taichung Tourism's itinerary suggests renting a multi-speed or electric-assist bike if you are unsure about the uphill sections.
- Songmeng Bike Rental (Fengyuan) 松錳租車(豐原店)
Rental · Repair · Taichung: Fengyuan District
Listed as a rental business on both the Houfeng and Dongfeng pages, and as a repair stop (松錳租車連鎖店-豐原店). No hours or prices given.
臺中市豐原區國豐路三段141號 · 04-25234783 - Dushi Bike Rental (Fengyuan) 都會租車(豐原店)
Rental · Taichung: Fengyuan District
Listed as a bicycle rental business on Taichung Tourism's bikeway page. The page gives no hours, prices or bike types; call ahead.
臺中市豐原區朴子街355巷29號對面 · 04-25220058 - Huludun Bike Rental 葫蘆墩租車
Rental · Taichung: Fengyuan District
Listed as a bicycle rental business on Taichung Tourism's bikeway page. The page gives no hours, prices or bike types; call ahead.
臺中市豐原區國豐路三段99號 · 0935-312281
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- Damujiang Bike Rental 大木匠租車
Rental · Taichung: Fengyuan District
Listed as a bicycle rental business on Taichung Tourism's bikeway page. The page gives no hours, prices or bike types; call ahead.
臺中市豐原區國豐路三段145巷41弄36號 · 04-25297706 - Liangma Bike Rental Center 良馬租車中心
Rental · Taichung: Fengyuan District
Listed as a bicycle rental business on Taichung Tourism's bikeway page. The page gives no hours, prices or bike types; call ahead.
臺中市豐原區國豐路三段123號 · 04-25152338, 0958-637608, 0937-785836 - Dalishi Bike Rental 大力士租車
Rental · Taichung: Fengyuan District
Listed as a bicycle rental business on Taichung Tourism's bikeway page. The page gives no hours, prices or bike types; call ahead.
臺中市豐原區國豐路三段111號 · 04-25152337 - Houfengzan Bike Rental 后豐讚租車
Rental · Taichung: Fengyuan District
Listed as a bicycle rental business on Taichung Tourism's bikeway page. The page gives no hours, prices or bike types; call ahead.
臺中市豐原區國豐路三段163號 · 0937-460918 - Dongfeng Bike Rental 東豐租車
Rental · Taichung: Fengyuan District
Listed as a bicycle rental business on Taichung Tourism's bikeway page. The page gives no hours, prices or bike types; call ahead.
臺中市豐原區國豐路三段493號 · 0966-187886 - Weixin Bike Rental 為新租車
Rental · Taichung: Fengyuan District
Listed as a bicycle rental business on Taichung Tourism's bikeway page. The page gives no hours, prices or bike types; call ahead.
臺中市豐原區國豐路三段453號 · 0987-235757 - Xinxing Bike Rental 心星租車
Rental · Taichung: Fengyuan District
The Houfeng page lists it as 心星租車 and the Dongfeng page as 心星二店租車, with the same phone and address. No hours or prices given.
臺中市豐原區國豐路357號旁 · 0931-639558 - Lavender Bike Rental (main store) 薰衣草租車總店
Rental · Taichung: Fengyuan District
Listed as a bicycle rental business on Taichung Tourism's bikeway page. The page gives no hours, prices or bike types; call ahead.
臺中市豐原區朴子街196號對面 · 04-25132218, 0923-126918 - Zhuqingting Leisure Garden 竹蜻蜓健康休閒庭園
Rental · Taichung: Fengyuan District
Listed as a bicycle rental business on Taichung Tourism's bikeway page. The page gives no hours, prices or bike types; call ahead.
臺中市豐原區朴子街151號對面 · 0933-121667 - Mujiang Siblings Dongfeng 木匠兄妹東豐館
Rental · Taichung: Fengyuan District
Listed as a bicycle rental business on Taichung Tourism's bikeway page. The page gives no hours, prices or bike types; call ahead.
臺中市豐原區朴子街301巷20號 · 0933-463467, 0910-524688 - Sunflower Bike Rental 向日葵租車
Rental · Taichung: Fengyuan District
Listed as a bicycle rental business on Taichung Tourism's bikeway page. The page gives no hours, prices or bike types; call ahead.
臺中市豐原區朴子街232號 · 04-25228846, 0935-677736 - Songmeng Bike Rental (Shigang) 松錳租車(石岡店)
Rental · Taichung: Shigang District
Listed as a bicycle rental business on Taichung Tourism's bikeway page. The page gives no hours, prices or bike types; call ahead.
臺中市石岡區石岡里豐勢路1261號 · 04-25724456 - Dushi Bike Rental (Shigang) 都會租車(石岡店)
Rental · Taichung: Shigang District
Listed as a bicycle rental business on Taichung Tourism's bikeway page. The page gives no hours, prices or bike types; call ahead.
臺中市石岡區豐勢路1261-1號 · 04-25722628 - Tianyuan Bike Rental 田原租車
Rental · Repair · Taichung: Shigang District
Listed as a rental business at No. 1202. The same page lists a repair stop under a related name (東豐綠廊田原租車生活廣場) at 豐勢路1166號, phone 0919725017. No hours or prices given.
臺中市石岡區豐勢路1202號 · 04-25724325, 0919-725017, 0912-975061 - Quanjia Bike Rental Center 全家租車中心
Rental · Taichung: Shigang District
Listed as a bicycle rental business on Taichung Tourism's bikeway page. The page gives no hours, prices or bike types; call ahead.
臺中市石岡區豐勢路1240號 · 0972-217605 - 168 Bicycle Rental 168自行車出租
Rental · Taichung: Shigang District
Listed as a bicycle rental business on Taichung Tourism's bikeway page. The page gives no hours, prices or bike types; call ahead.
臺中市石岡區豐勢路1164之5號 · 0970-709090 - Zhangjiaban Bike Rental Plaza 張家班租車廣場
Rental · Taichung: Shigang District
Listed as a bicycle rental business on Taichung Tourism's bikeway page. The page gives no hours, prices or bike types; call ahead.
臺中市石岡區石岡里豐勢路1238-2 · 04-25723279 - Feiyang Bike Rental 飛揚租車
Rental · Taichung: Shigang District
Listed as a bicycle rental business on Taichung Tourism's bikeway page. The page gives no hours, prices or bike types; call ahead.
臺中市石岡區豐勢路1105號 · 0921-486738 - Dongshi Lavender Bike Rental 東勢薰衣草租車
Rental · Taichung: Dongshi District
Listed as a bicycle rental business on Taichung Tourism's bikeway page. The page gives no hours, prices or bike types; call ahead.
臺中市東勢區中山路5號 · 04-25884508, 0911-767066 - Yangji Bike Rental 洋基租車
Rental · Taichung: Dongshi District
Listed as a bicycle rental business on Taichung Tourism's bikeway page. The page gives no hours, prices or bike types; call ahead.
臺中市東勢區中山路2-2號1樓 · 0970-709090 - Fagui Bike Shop 發貴車行
Repair · Taichung: Dongshi District
Listed as a bicycle repair stop (自行車維修站) on Taichung Tourism's bikeway page. Not listed as a rental shop.
臺中市東勢區本街363號 · 0425873024 - Dongzhong Bike Shop 東中腳踏車行
Repair · Taichung: Dongshi District
Listed as a bicycle repair stop (自行車維修站) on Taichung Tourism's bikeway page. Not listed as a rental shop.
臺中市東勢區東崎路五段391號 · 0425874038
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Toilets, water and food
Taichung Tourism lists a cyclist station, parking, toilets and bike rental, without locations, and its itinerary says there are several rest stops and stalls along the way where you can rest and refill water. Repair stops are listed in Fengyuan, Shigang and Dongshi.
Safety and conditions
- Taichung Tourism's pages for Houfeng, Dongfeng and Tanya Shen state three rules: micro electric two-wheelers (微型電動二輪車) may not use the bikeway; bicycles with three or more wheels are not allowed on national holidays and regular days off (children's bikes with training wheels excepted); and if you rent a power-assisted bike, choose one with a certification label. The Taichung Transportation Bureau's micro e-scooter ban on Dongfeng (0 to 11.7K) took effect on 1 March 2025.
- Stop and look at every street crossing in Fengyuan, Shigang and Dongshi; the official pages do not list them.
- Budget energy and daylight for the return if you ride out and back: the outbound direction toward Dongshi includes uphill sections.
- Carry water and sun protection; Taichung Tourism recommends a windproof jacket in winter.
- Check the Central Weather Administration forecast before you go. Heavy rain, typhoons and earthquakes close paths, river parks and roads, sometimes for weeks.
- Wear a properly fitted bike helmet, whatever the law says for your bike.
When to go
Weekday mornings, or cooler months; start early on hot days.
Nearby and related
Emergency: 110 police, 119 fire and ambulance. From a mobile phone, 112 also reaches emergency services.
Sources
- Dongfeng English page: 13.6 km (Taichung City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau)
- Dongfeng Bicycle Green Way is 13.6 km, altitude 239 to 378 m, dedicated bike path on disused railway, ends... (Taichung City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau)
- Itinerary: Houfeng 4.5 km from start to Houli Equestrian (Taichung City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau)
- Houfeng starts under National Freeway No (Taichung City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau)
- Taichung Transportation Bureau notice: micro electric two-wheelers banned on Dongfeng (0-11.7K) and... (Taichung City Government Transportation Bureau)
- City printed cycling map lists Dongfeng about 12.4 km, Houfeng about 4.5 km, Tanya Shen about 14 km (Taichung City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau)
- TRA bike options: bagged bike max 150 cm length and 220 cm total on any train (Taiwan Railway Corporation)
- TRA stations open to unbagged bicycles include Houli, Fengyuan, Tanzi, Taichung (Taiwan Railway Corporation)
Checked November 2026 Next review due February 2027.
Printed from https://cycle.tw/routes/dongfeng-bicycle-green-way/