THE KING OF THE NORTH
THIS ROUTE TAKES IN AS MANY OF THE ICONIC TAIPEI CLIMBS THAT IS POSSIBLE IN TWO DAYS
ESSENTIAL STATS YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Total Days:
2
Total Nights:
1
Total Distance:
232km (144miles)
Total Elevation Gain:
4740m (15551ft)
Difficulty Level:
★★★★☆
THE FULL ROUTE MAP
THE PACKAGE
*US$679
All accommodation will be based on two riders sharing a twin room. If you prefer to have a room to yourself, then we can arrange it for a supplementary cost.
Bike rental: US$110
Single Room Option: US$91
Deposit: US$140
Difficulty Level explained: CLICK HERE
*(SELF-GUIDED starting from US$299)
*Above prices based on groups of 4 or more riders.
HIGHLIGHTS
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Take in the incredible scenery as you descend down to Shimen Reservoir.
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Pass through the isolated, virtually uninhabited valley around Kuolai.
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Marvel at the knife-like grassy ridge on which the Buyanting pavilion sits.
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Savour the Pacific Ocean views from high on the mountain side of Teapot Mountain.
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Walk the quaint, atmospheric alleys of Jiufen.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
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1 Night accommodation.
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Breakfast, lunch and riding snacks but not Dinner which, from experience, is best left to personal choice.
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All your hydration requirements, including water, sports drinks, sodas, tea and coffee.
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Rider/Guide ratio of 6/1.
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Full vehicle support.
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Bike and kit wash service.
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Epic Ride Taiwan jersey, socks and cap.
ITINERARY
A DETAILED ACCOUNT OF EACH DAY OF THE TOUR
Day 1 - Taipei to Jiufen
Distance - 106km. Elevation Gain 2282m. Estimated Riding Time - 5-6hrs
Our first day will start beside the iconic Taipei 101 tower, then we head to the south of the city towards Taipei Zoo.
Our first climb will take on the road #47 from where we'll drop down to the amazing Fei-Cui Reservoir. After soaking in that scenery we'll roll down to Pinglin. From here, we head up the undulating valley road that brings us to Shuangxi.
Out of Shuangxi we ride up to the iconic Buyuanting pavilion. After the obligatory photo, we'll ride down to Jiufen.
The day isn't quite over though, as we'll take on the Teapot Mountain climb before arriving at our b&b for the night in the quaint, gold mining village from the Japanese era.
Day 2 - Jiufen to Taipei
Distance - 126km. Elevation Gain 2458m. Estimated Riding Time - 5-6hrs
Day 2 will take us deep into the aboriginal heartlands of Hsinchu County.
Day 2 will begin dropping down the hill to Ruifang, then a few kilometres of flat to warm up and we are straight into the first climb. The 700m ascent of Wufenshan, with it's radar station on the top.
After we drop down to Pingxi, famous for it's lantern festival, we climb over the winding climb of Xiping Road. Beyond this is the penultimate climb of the day up Wuzhishan, having a cup of coffee in the cafe at the top, before we drop down to take on the final ascent, which is all the way up to Datun summit, in the Yangmingshan National Park.
Enjoy the view of Taipei and far beyond before we drop back down to Taipei to end the tour.
