- Length
- 11 kmSource and notes below
- Route shape
- One way
- Surface
- Surface not stated
- Traffic
- Separated bike path
- Level
- Easy
- Riding time
- About 45 min at an easy 14 km/h, not counting stops Estimate ride time
- Families
- Families: with care
- Climbing
- Not measuredNo official figure, so none given
The map loads here. Official map
Line: national cycling portal (MOTC), with its road types. Base map: National Land Surveying and Mapping Center. The official line covers the whole bikeway network here, including branches, so it is longer than the ride described on this page.
Rest stops and stations along the official line
Rest stops
- 臺中港鐵馬驛站 (toilets, drinking water, first-aid kit, repairs)
Listed by the national cycling portal (MOTC). Services and hours can change: treat these as a guide, not a guarantee.
About the lengthRoute length on Taichung Tourism's Port of Taichung Lingang Road Bikeway page (English and Chinese), from Taichung Port Passenger Terminal to the junction of Sanshun Road and Huangang North Road. The national cycling portal's matching entry, 台中港區自行車道, gives 12.3 km and starts at the same place, beside the passenger-only car park of the Taichung Port Passenger Service Center. The 2 km Gaomei Seawall Bikeway (護岸路 to the Gaomei Wetlands Visitor Center) is a separate named bikeway on Taichung Tourism; its length is not included in the 11 km. Both are parts of the much longer Taichung City Seaside Bikeway, which Taichung Tourism gives as 81.1 km.
Why these labels
Traffic and path type: The national cycling portal's road-type data marks every stretch of its Taichung Port bikeway line as a bike-only path (自行車專用道). The portal has no line for the Gaomei Seawall Bikeway; Taichung Tourism says it was laid out on the flood-control road and the embankment top of the Qingshui drainage channel, and does not say whether service vehicles use that road. Road crossings along the port route are not described on the official pages.
Families: Taichung Tourism lists both bikeways as suitable for families and seniors, and the portal classes the port route as a bike-only path, which is the main reason it suits children. Care points: strong sea wind (Taichung Tourism advises a windproof jacket in winter), little shade, unknown road crossings, and crowds near the Gaomei Wetlands Visitor Center around sunset.
Taichung Tourism lists eight coastal bikeways in Taichung. This ride joins two of them: the Port of Taichung Lingang Road Bikeway (11 km, Qingshui and Wuqi districts, 4 to 17 m above sea level) and the Gaomei Seawall Bikeway (2 km, Qingshui District, ending at the Gaomei Wetlands Visitor Center).
The port bikeway starts in the Taichung Port business area near the Mitsui Outlet Park and Wuqi Old Street, which Taichung Tourism describes as a street of old Baroque-style buildings. The national cycling portal draws the route as a network of bike-only paths around the port, with the Taichung Port cyclist rest station (臺中港鐵馬驛站) listed for toilets, water, first aid and repairs.
The Gaomei Seawall Bikeway runs on the flood-control road and embankment of the Qingshui drainage channel. Taichung Tourism notes it as a bird-watching spot, mentions the wooden boardwalk at Gaomei Wetlands and the sunset, and points to the Wuqi fishing harbour market for seafood.
Who it suits
Suits families, first-time visitors and anyone who wants a flat ride ending at Gaomei for sunset. Skip it on very windy winter days or in the midday summer sun, and if you want shade or a quiet ride on holiday evenings.
The route
A ride plan, in order
- Start at the Taichung Port Passenger Service Center (YouBike station and car park). The bikeway entrance is beside the passenger car park.
- Follow the port bikeway north. The portal marks the Taichung Port cyclist rest station on the way for toilets, water and repairs.
- At the north end of the port bikeway (Sanshun Road and Huangang North Road), continue toward Gaomei. Taichung Tourism says the coastal bikeways connect but does not describe the link in detail; follow signs.
- Ride the 2 km Gaomei Seawall Bikeway from 護岸路 to the Gaomei Wetlands Visitor Center. Return the YouBike at a Gaomei station or ride back the same way.
Getting there without a car
- By train and bus (national cycling portal): take TRA to Shalu Station, then bus 678 toward the Taichung Port Passenger Service Center. The bikeway starts about 60 m northwest of the bus stop, beside the center's passenger car park.
- From Taichung Station, the portal's page for the Wuqi coastal bikeway lists city buses 306, 308 and 310 to the 臺中港旅客服務中心 stop.
- YouBike: YouBike's station list has a 臺中港旅客服務中心 station (中二路一段9號, by the bus stop) at the start and stations at Gaomei Wetlands at the finish, so a one-way ride is possible. Check bikes and docks in the YouBike app.
Bringing your own bike: Shalu and Qingshui are on TRA's list of stations open to bikes travelling with the rider. A bike fully packed in a proper bike bag (longest side 150 cm, 220 cm in total) can go on any TRA train. An unbagged bike can only use bike-service trains (兩鐵) between stations on TRA's bike station list, with a bike ticket and a limited quota per train; check the quota on the TRA site before you go.
Renting a bike
Verified public bikes: YouBike (Taichung) has stations at the Taichung Port Passenger Service Center and at Gaomei Wetlands (高美濕地, 美堤街168號前; 高美濕地第一停車場; 高美濕地第二停車場). Taichung Tourism lists a 'bike rental station' as a service for both bikeways without naming it, and its rental directory lists no bicycle rental shop at Gaomei. Repair stops named by Taichung Tourism are listed below.
- YouBike (Taichung) YouBike微笑單車（臺中市）
Public bike · Taichung City
Stations used in this file, from YouBike's station data: 臺中港旅客服務中心 (中二路一段9號), 高美濕地 (美堤街168號前), 高美濕地第一停車場, 高美濕地第二停車場, 大甲車站, 后里車站, 新泰安車站, 泰安鐵道文化園區. Check bikes, docks and fares in the YouBike app.
Website - Shanke Bike (單車喜客) 單車喜客
Repair · Taichung: Wuqi District
Listed as a repair stop on Taichung Tourism's Lingang Road and Seaside bikeway pages; the Lingang page says repairs are not immediate and need an appointment. Not listed as a rental shop.
臺中市梧棲區臺灣大道十段168號 · 0486569243 - Aideli Bicycles (愛德利自行車) 愛德利自行車
Repair · Taichung: Qingshui District
Listed as a repair stop on Taichung Tourism's Gaomei Seawall page, 4.4 km from the bikeway. Not listed as a rental shop.
臺中市清水區中華路428號 · 0426228081
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Toilets, water and food
Taichung Tourism lists parking, toilets and a bike rental station for both bikeways, without locations. The portal lists the Taichung Port cyclist rest station (臺中港鐵馬驛站) with toilets, water, a first-aid kit and repairs. Repair stops: 單車喜客 in Wuqi (Lingang page; repairs by appointment) and 愛德利自行車 in Qingshui (Gaomei page, 4.4 km away). Shade and water points along the seawall are not listed.
Safety and conditions
- Wind and sun: the coast is exposed. Taichung Tourism advises sun protection in summer and a windproof jacket in winter; bring water.
- Expect many people walking near the Gaomei Wetlands Visitor Center, especially around sunset. Slow down and walk your bike where it is crowded.
- Ride with lights if you stay for the sunset and return after dark.
- 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
Late afternoon for the Gaomei sunset that Taichung Tourism highlights, on a day with light wind. Avoid midday in summer.
Nearby and related
Emergency: 110 police, 119 fire and ambulance. From a mobile phone, 112 also reaches emergency services.
Sources
- Port of Taichung Lingang Road Bikeway: 11 km, Taichung Port Passenger Terminal to Sanshun Rd/Huangang N... (Taichung City Tourism and Travel Bureau)
- taichung.travel/en/experience/cyclingtrip/11
- Gaomei Seawall Bikeway: 2 km, 護岸路 to Gaomei Wetlands Visitor Center, on Qingshui drainage flood-control... (Taichung City Tourism and Travel Bureau)
- taichung.travel/en/experience/cyclingtrip/10
- Taichung City Seaside Bikeway 81.1 km, Dadu Bridge to Miaoli border, suited to cyclists (Taichung City Tourism and Travel Bureau)
- List of Taichung coastal bikeways (eight) and English route names (Taichung City Tourism and Travel Bureau)
- 台中港區自行車道 12.3 km, all stretches bike-only (Taiwan Bike portal)
- Wuqi coastal bikeway entry: buses 306/308/310 from Taichung Station to 臺中港旅客服務中心 (Taiwan Bike portal)
- Road-type legend colours (Taiwan Bike portal)
- YouBike station names and addresses at Taichung Port, Gaomei, Dajia, Houli, Tai'an, Suantou, Dongshi,... (YouBike Co., Ltd.)
- TRA bike (兩鐵) station list: includes Dajia, Qingshui, Shalu, Houli, Tianzhong, Ershui, Dounan, Chiayi,... (Taiwan Railway Corporation)
- Taichung Tourism rental directory lists no bicycle rental shop at Gaomei (scooter rental only) (Taichung City Tourism and Travel Bureau)
Checked November 2026 Next review due February 2027.
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