Practical Yilan cycling guide

Dongshan River Bike Trail Guide: 24 km route, rentals, ride time and family options

Most levee sections are flat, but the full 24 km still requires stamina; families should start short, while casual adults can plan a half day from Dongshan Station.

Distance · 24 kmRiding only · 2–3 hDifficulty · Difficulty: 2Suitable for · Older primary-school rider／Adult beginner

Compare three routes Open the official trail page

Information checked July 27, 2026

The 30-second decision

Terrain

Mostly flat levee, with slower road and bridge transitions

Full route

About 24 km; separate from the roughly 8 km main section

Typical ride time

Official guidance says about 2–3 hours for the full route

Families

Conditionally suitable; check control and turnaround stamina

Supplies

Sparse, so fill bottles before leaving Dongshan Station

Better time of day

Morning or late afternoon; 24-hour access is not a night-riding recommendation

3.5 · 16 · 24 km

Short family, half-day or full 24 km

The official 24 km figure describes the complete return or loop from near Dongshan Station to Qingshui Gate; a separate New Water Bikeway record describes an approximately 8 km main riverside section, so the figures are not interchangeable.

The New Water record's narrative says about 8 km while its structured length field says 1.64 km; this guide preserves that difference and does not present either as a GPS track.

1Difficulty

Family short ride｜Water Park out and back

Distance: 3.5 km
Riding only: 30 min
With stops: 1.5 hr
Toilets: Reconfirm with the official source or operator on the day of travel. Dongshan River Water Park.

The official 3.5 km Water Park riverside return is used as a planning reference, suitable for testing a child's braking, turns and headwind tolerance first.

Shorten or cancel in strong wind, extreme heat, thunderstorms or slippery conditions; lighting data are incomplete, so avoid riding after dark.

Start: Dongshan River Water Park 冬山河親水公園

End / turnaround: Dongshan River Water Park 冬山河親水公園 ↔ Qingshui Gate 清水閘門

2Difficulty: 1–2

Half-day ride｜8 km section out and back

Distance: 16 km
Riding only: 1.7 hr
With stops: 4 hr
Toilets: Dongshan River Ecoark / Dongshan River Water Park

Riding the officially described roughly 8 km main section out and back gives a derived planning distance of about 16 km, not a measured GPS track.

Shorten or cancel in strong wind, extreme heat, thunderstorms or slippery conditions; lighting data are incomplete, so avoid riding after dark. Reconfirm with the official source or operator on the day of travel.

Start: Dongshan Station 冬山火車站

End / turnaround: Dongshan Station 冬山火車站 ↔ Dongshan River Water Park 冬山河親水公園／Wujie Gate 五結大閘門

3Difficulty: 2

Full route｜about 24 km loop

Distance: 24 km
Riding only: 2.5 hr
With stops: 5 hr
Toilets: Ecoark / Water Park / National Center for Traditional Arts

Official guidance describes about 24 km and 2–3 hours for the complete route; allow more time for stops, children or a headwind.

Shorten or cancel in strong wind, extreme heat, thunderstorms or slippery conditions; lighting data are incomplete, so avoid riding after dark. Official guidance warns that supplies are sparse; carry enough water and food and do not treat private businesses as permanent facilities.

Start: Dongshan Station 冬山火車站

End / turnaround: Dongshan Station 冬山火車站 ↔ Qingshui Gate 清水大閘門

Route

Dongshan River route diagram

Planning diagram, not to scale and not a GPS track; follow navigation and on-site signs for the actual ride. WaterEdge SVG.

Route sections, transitions and rest points

1Half-day ride｜8 km section out and back：Dongshan Station 冬山火車站 → Dongshan River Ecoark 冬山河生態綠舟
2Dongshan River route diagram：Ecoark 生態綠舟 → Water Park 親水公園 → Lizejian Bridge 利澤簡橋
3Dongshan River route diagram：Lizejian 利澤簡 → Wushierjia Wetland 五十二甲溼地
4Full route｜about 24 km loop：Water Park 親水公園 → National Center for Traditional Arts 國立傳統藝術中心
5Full route｜about 24 km loop：Qingshui Gate 清水大閘門 ↔ Dongshan Station 冬山火車站
6Planning diagram, not to scale and not a GPS track; follow navigation and on-site signs for the actual ride.

Details

Route sections, transitions and rest points

No official point-to-point GPS distances are published; follow on-site signs through road, bridge and levee transitions.

Dongshan Station → Dongshan River Ecoark

Route／Traffic mix

No official point-to-point GPS distances are published; follow on-site signs through road, bridge and levee transitions.

Supplies:: Official guidance warns that supplies are sparse; carry enough water and food and do not treat private businesses as permanent facilities.
Toilets:: Reconfirm with the official source or operator on the day of travel. Ecoark.

Shorten or cancel in strong wind, extreme heat, thunderstorms or slippery conditions; lighting data are incomplete, so avoid riding after dark.

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Dongshan River Ecoark → Dongshan River Water Park

Route／Traffic mix

No official point-to-point GPS distances are published; follow on-site signs through road, bridge and levee transitions.

Supplies:: Official guidance warns that supplies are sparse; carry enough water and food and do not treat private businesses as permanent facilities.
Toilets:: Ecoark / Water Park

Shorten or cancel in strong wind, extreme heat, thunderstorms or slippery conditions; lighting data are incomplete, so avoid riding after dark.

Open navigation

Water Park / Lizejian Bridge → Wushierjia Wetland

Route／Traffic mix

No official point-to-point GPS distances are published; follow on-site signs through road, bridge and levee transitions.

Supplies:: Official guidance warns that supplies are sparse; carry enough water and food and do not treat private businesses as permanent facilities.
Toilets:: Not confirmed by an official source

Shorten or cancel in strong wind, extreme heat, thunderstorms or slippery conditions; lighting data are incomplete, so avoid riding after dark. Use stops to rest and reassess energy; admission, opening hours, bike parking, toilets and supplies require separate checks.

Open navigation

Water Park → National Center for Traditional Arts

Route／Traffic mix

No official point-to-point GPS distances are published; follow on-site signs through road, bridge and levee transitions.

Supplies:: Reconfirm with the official source or operator on the day of travel.
Toilets:: Water Park / National Center for Traditional Arts

Reconfirm with the official source or operator on the day of travel.

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National Center / Wujie gate → Qingshui Gate

Not confirmed by an official source

No official point-to-point GPS distances are published; follow on-site signs through road, bridge and levee transitions.

Supplies:: Official guidance warns that supplies are sparse; carry enough water and food and do not treat private businesses as permanent facilities.
Toilets:: Not confirmed by an official source

Open navigation

Dongshan Station and surrounding fields — Dongshan River Bike Trail Guide: 24 km route, rentals, ride time and family options — Bob Tan / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 / WaterEdge WebP. Primary official pages and image licences were reopened and checked on 2026-07-28.

Lizejian Bridge and Dongshan River — Dongshan River Bike Trail Guide: 24 km route, rentals, ride time and family options — wctaiwan / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 / WaterEdge WebP

Dongshan River bike path, river and fields — Dongshan River Bike Trail Guide: 24 km route, rentals, ride time and family options — wctaiwan / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 / WaterEdge WebP

Rental data status

Rentals around Dongshan Station and the Water Park

Official sources confirm rental options around Dongshan Station and the Water Park, but names, bike types, prices, hours and return rules must be reconfirmed directly.

Rentals around Dongshan Station

Official sources confirm rental options around Dongshan Station and the Water Park, but names, bike types, prices, hours and return rules must be reconfirmed directly. Reconfirm with the official source or operator on the day of travel.

Reconfirm with the official source or operator on the day of travel.Price: Official sources confirm rental options around Dongshan Station and the Water Park, but names, bike types, prices, hours and return rules must be reconfirmed directly.

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Rentals around the Water Park

Official sources confirm rental options around Dongshan Station and the Water Park, but names, bike types, prices, hours and return rules must be reconfirmed directly. Shorten or cancel in strong wind, extreme heat, thunderstorms or slippery conditions; lighting data are incomplete, so avoid riding after dark.

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Standard or geared bicycle

Official sources confirm rental options around Dongshan Station and the Water Park, but names, bike types, prices, hours and return rules must be reconfirmed directly. Official guidance describes about 24 km and 2–3 hours for the complete route; allow more time for stops, children or a headwind.

Electric-assist bicycle

Child seat or family bicycle

A flat route is not automatically suitable for every age; assess stable control, turnaround stamina, adult supervision and weather first. Reconfirm with the official source or operator on the day of travel.

Tandem or four-wheel leisure cycle

Reconfirm with the official source or operator on the day of travel. No official point-to-point GPS distances are published; follow on-site signs through road, bridge and levee transitions.

Bicycle brake, wheel and handlebar check — Rentals around Dongshan Station and the Water Park — Markus Spiske / Wikimedia Commons / CC0 / WaterEdge WebP; Planning diagram, not to scale and not a GPS track; follow navigation and on-site signs for the actual ride.

Details

Brakes
Tyres
Lights
Bell
Saddle height
Helmet
Child-seat fixing
Return time
Breakdown contact
One-way return rules

Suitable for

Is it really suitable for children?

A flat route is not automatically suitable for every age; assess stable control, turnaround stamina, adult supervision and weather first.

Toddler in a child seat

Family short ride｜Water Park out and back · 45–90 min

Shorten or cancel in strong wind, extreme heat, thunderstorms or slippery conditions; lighting data are incomplete, so avoid riding after dark.

New independent child rider

Family short ride｜Water Park out and back · 45–90 min

Shorten or cancel in strong wind, extreme heat, thunderstorms or slippery conditions; lighting data are incomplete, so avoid riding after dark.

Older primary-school rider

Half-day ride｜8 km section out and back · 3–4 h

Shorten or cancel in strong wind, extreme heat, thunderstorms or slippery conditions; lighting data are incomplete, so avoid riding after dark.

Adult beginner

Half-day ride｜8 km section out and back · 3–4 h

Shorten or cancel in strong wind, extreme heat, thunderstorms or slippery conditions; lighting data are incomplete, so avoid riding after dark.

Full-loop rider

Full route｜about 24 km loop · 4–5 h

Shorten or cancel in strong wind, extreme heat, thunderstorms or slippery conditions; lighting data are incomplete, so avoid riding after dark.

Suggested stop

Seven useful route stops

Use stops to rest and reassess energy; admission, opening hours, bike parking, toilets and supplies require separate checks.

1
Dongshan Station (冬山火車站)
10–20 min
Use stops to rest and reassess energy; admission, opening hours, bike parking, toilets and supplies require separate checks. Dongshan Station.
Toilets: Not confirmed by an official sourceFee: Reconfirm with the official source or operator on the day of travel.
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2
Dongshan River Ecoark (冬山河生態綠舟)
15–60 min
Use stops to rest and reassess energy; admission, opening hours, bike parking, toilets and supplies require separate checks. Dongshan River Ecoark.
Toilets: Officially listedFee: Reconfirm with the official source or operator on the day of travel.
Details Open navigation
3
Dongshan River Water Park (冬山河親水公園)
20–60 min
Use stops to rest and reassess energy; admission, opening hours, bike parking, toilets and supplies require separate checks. Dongshan River Water Park.
Toilets: Officially listedFee: Reconfirm with the official source or operator on the day of travel.
Details Open navigation
4
Lizejian Bridge (利澤簡橋)
10–20 min
Use stops to rest and reassess energy; admission, opening hours, bike parking, toilets and supplies require separate checks. Lizejian Bridge.
Toilets: Not confirmed by an official sourceFee: Reconfirm with the official source or operator on the day of travel.
Open navigation
5
Wushierjia Wetland (五十二甲溼地)
15–30 min
Use stops to rest and reassess energy; admission, opening hours, bike parking, toilets and supplies require separate checks. Wushierjia Wetland.
Toilets: Not confirmed by an official sourceFee: Reconfirm with the official source or operator on the day of travel.
Details Open navigation
6
National Center for Traditional Arts (國立傳統藝術中心)
60–180 min
Use stops to rest and reassess energy; admission, opening hours, bike parking, toilets and supplies require separate checks. National Center for Traditional Arts.
Toilets: Officially listedFee: Reconfirm with the official source or operator on the day of travel.
Details Open navigation
7
Qingshui Gate (清水大閘門)
10–15 min
Use stops to rest and reassess energy; admission, opening hours, bike parking, toilets and supplies require separate checks. Qingshui Gate.
Toilets: Not confirmed by an official sourceFee: Reconfirm with the official source or operator on the day of travel.
Open navigation

Water, toilets and turnaround checks

Official guidance warns that supplies are sparse; carry enough water and food and do not treat private businesses as permanent facilities.

Official guidance warns that supplies are sparse; carry enough water and food and do not treat private businesses as permanent facilities.
Reconfirm with the official source or operator on the day of travel. Dongshan Station.
Reconfirm with the official source or operator on the day of travel. Ecoark / Water Park / National Center.
Not confirmed by an official source: Wushierjia / Qingshui Gate.
Use stops to rest and reassess energy; admission, opening hours, bike parking, toilets and supplies require separate checks.
Shorten or cancel in strong wind, extreme heat, thunderstorms or slippery conditions; lighting data are incomplete, so avoid riding after dark.

Wind, heat, wet surfaces and darkness

Shorten or cancel in strong wind, extreme heat, thunderstorms or slippery conditions; lighting data are incomplete, so avoid riding after dark.

Summer heat and thunderstorms

Levee crosswinds

Wet surfaces and junctions

Dawn, dusk and night

Major-event periods

Bringing your own bike by TRA train

TRA requires a fully enclosed compliant bike bag, while unbagged roll-on bikes are limited to designated stations, trains and quotas; check the official service before departure.

TRA requires a fully enclosed compliant bike bag, while unbagged roll-on bikes are limited to designated stations, trains and quotas; check the official service before departure. 150 cm / 220 cm.
Reconfirm with the official source or operator on the day of travel. https://www.railway.gov.tw/tra-tip-web/tip/tip00D/tipD11/goEmptySeat
Shorten or cancel in strong wind, extreme heat, thunderstorms or slippery conditions; lighting data are incomplete, so avoid riding after dark.
The Children's Festival and other major events may change Water Park entrances, crowds and riverside controls; check the current year's notice.
Reconfirm with the official source or operator on the day of travel.

Details Details · TRA

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Dongshan River Bike Trail?+

How long does one circuit take?+

Official guidance describes about 24 km and 2–3 hours for the complete route; allow more time for stops, children or a headwind. 2–3 h. Reconfirm with the official source or operator on the day of travel.

Where is the easiest place to start?+

Riding the officially described roughly 8 km main section out and back gives a derived planning distance of about 16 km, not a measured GPS track. Dongshan Station.

Can I rent a bike near Dongshan Station?+

Can I rent a bicycle at the Water Park?+

Official sources confirm rental options around Dongshan Station and the Water Park, but names, bike types, prices, hours and return rules must be reconfirmed directly. The official 3.5 km Water Park riverside return is used as a planning reference, suitable for testing a child's braking, turns and headwind tolerance first.

Is it suitable for toddlers?+

A flat route is not automatically suitable for every age; assess stable control, turnaround stamina, adult supervision and weather first. The official 3.5 km Water Park riverside return is used as a planning reference, suitable for testing a child's braking, turns and headwind tolerance first.

Are there toilets along the route?+

Reconfirm with the official source or operator on the day of travel. Ecoark / Water Park / National Center.

Can I buy water on the way?+

Official guidance warns that supplies are sparse; carry enough water and food and do not treat private businesses as permanent facilities.

Is the trail suitable in rain?+

Shorten or cancel in strong wind, extreme heat, thunderstorms or slippery conditions; lighting data are incomplete, so avoid riding after dark.

Can I cycle to the National Center for Traditional Arts?+

Use stops to rest and reassess energy; admission, opening hours, bike parking, toilets and supplies require separate checks. National Center for Traditional Arts.

Can I take my own bicycle on a TRA train?+

TRA requires a fully enclosed compliant bike bag, while unbagged roll-on bikes are limited to designated stations, trains and quotas; check the official service before departure.

Does the Children's Festival affect the route?+

The Children's Festival and other major events may change Water Park entrances, crowds and riverside controls; check the current year's notice.

Route

Continue planning

Use stops to rest and reassess energy; admission, opening hours, bike parking, toilets and supplies require separate checks.

Dongshan River Water Park guide

The official 3.5 km Water Park riverside return is used as a planning reference, suitable for testing a child's braking, turns and headwind tolerance first.

Yilan Children's Festival guide

The Children's Festival and other major events may change Water Park entrances, crowds and riverside controls; check the current year's notice.

Dongshan River Ecoark

Use stops to rest and reassess energy; admission, opening hours, bike parking, toilets and supplies require separate checks.

Wushierjia Wetland

Use stops to rest and reassess energy; admission, opening hours, bike parking, toilets and supplies require separate checks.

National Center for Traditional Arts

Use stops to rest and reassess energy; admission, opening hours, bike parking, toilets and supplies require separate checks.

Luodong Night Market food guide

Use stops to rest and reassess energy; admission, opening hours, bike parking, toilets and supplies require separate checks.

WaterEdge location

Planning diagram, not to scale and not a GPS track; follow navigation and on-site signs for the actual ride.

Sources and updates

Primary official pages and image licences were reopened and checked on 2026-07-28.

Reconfirm with the official source or operator on the day of travel. Official sources confirm rental options around Dongshan Station and the Water Park, but names, bike types, prices, hours and return rules must be reconfirmed directly.

Primary official pages and image licences were reopened and checked on 2026-07-28. wctaiwan (CC BY-SA 4.0), Bob Tan (CC BY 4.0), Markus Spiske (CC0), Wikimedia Commons; WaterEdge WebP / SVG.

Primary official pages and image licences were reopened and checked on 2026-07-28. Reconfirm with the official source or operator on the day of travel.

Information checked July 27, 2026

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Dongshan River Bike Trail Guide: 24 km route, rentals, ride time and family options

The 30-second decision

Short family, half-day or full 24 km

Family short ride｜Water Park out and back

Half-day ride｜8 km section out and back

Full route｜about 24 km loop

Dongshan River route diagram

Route sections, transitions and rest points

Route sections, transitions and rest points

Dongshan Station → Dongshan River Ecoark

Dongshan River Ecoark → Dongshan River Water Park

Water Park / Lizejian Bridge → Wushierjia Wetland

Water Park → National Center for Traditional Arts

National Center / Wujie gate → Qingshui Gate

Rentals around Dongshan Station and the Water Park

Rentals around Dongshan Station

Rentals around the Water Park

Standard or geared bicycle

Electric-assist bicycle

Child seat or family bicycle

Tandem or four-wheel leisure cycle

Details

Is it really suitable for children?

Toddler in a child seat

New independent child rider

Older primary-school rider

Adult beginner

Full-loop rider

Seven useful route stops

Dongshan Station (冬山火車站)

Dongshan River Ecoark (冬山河生態綠舟)

Dongshan River Water Park (冬山河親水公園)

Lizejian Bridge (利澤簡橋)

Wushierjia Wetland (五十二甲溼地)

National Center for Traditional Arts (國立傳統藝術中心)

Qingshui Gate (清水大閘門)

Water, toilets and turnaround checks

Wind, heat, wet surfaces and darkness

Summer heat and thunderstorms

Levee crosswinds

Wet surfaces and junctions

Dawn, dusk and night

Major-event periods

Bringing your own bike by TRA train

Frequently asked questions

Continue planning

Dongshan River Water Park guide

Yilan Children's Festival guide

Dongshan River Ecoark

Wushierjia Wetland

National Center for Traditional Arts

Luodong Night Market food guide

WaterEdge location