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Pedal a historic rail tunnel, sip tea on Ling Jiou Mountain, and watch the Yin Yang Sea shift color on this full-day coastal circuit from Taipei. A mix of easy cycling, cultural stops, and panoramic viewpoints makes this a compact, restorative introduction to Taiwan’s northeast coast.
Pedal a historic rail tunnel, sip tea on Ling Jiou Mountain, and watch the Yin Yang Sea shift color on this full-day coastal circuit from Taipei. A mix of easy cycling, cultural stops, and panoramic viewpoints makes this a compact, restorative introduction to Taiwan’s northeast coast.
You step off the minivan where coastal wind sharpens the air and the red-brick arch of the Old Caoling Tunnel yawns ahead—2,167 meters of cool shadow that asks you to roll through at an easy cadence. To the north the ocean keeps time, a palette of deep blue and rust where miners once dumped tailings and the Yin Yang Sea still surprises with its two-toned wash.
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Operated by Jiu Feng Travel Tour Co., Ltd. · Ruifang, New Taipei City
You step off the minivan where coastal wind sharpens the air and the red-brick arch of the Old Caoling Tunnel yawns ahead—2,167 meters of cool shadow that asks you to roll through at an easy cadence. To the north the ocean keeps time, a palette of deep blue and rust where miners once dumped tailings and the Yin Yang Sea still surprises with its two-toned wash.
This daytrip stitches together Taiwan’s coastal geology and modern spiritual life: the Caoling Tunnel preserves early-20th-century railway masonry, while nearby Jinguashi’s gold-mining scars tell the island’s industrial story. Ling Jiou Mountain’s Wusheng Monastery, founded in 1984 by Master Hsin Tao, offers a deliberately slow counterpoint—meditation halls, tea, and ocean-facing terraces where wind becomes a practice.
Expect light, mostly flat cycling along paved coastal sections and a brief, effortless tunnel ride (about 20 minutes of pedaling). Trails around the monastery are short but can include stone steps and viewpoints with panoramic drops to the sea. The cultural rhythm—tea between stops, a vegetarian lunch at the monastery, and a hotel-style afternoon tea—keeps the day calm and intentional.
Practical guidance: bring a helmet and water, dress in layers for changing coastal temperatures, and allow 12 hours for pickup from Taipei and return. Photographers should time the Yin Yang Sea visit near midday for color contrast; sunset favors the seaward lookout. Respect the monastery’s quiet—speak softly and turn off phone flashes inside. With basic cycling ability and an appetite for coastal history, this full-day loop rewards steady pace and curiosity.
easy.
12 hours.
Suitable for participants comfortable with light cycling for short bursts and short walks; minimal fitness required.
The Old Caoling Tunnel is about 2,167 meters and the cycling portion through it typically takes around 15–25 minutes at a relaxed pace.
Yes—Wusheng Monastery welcomes families, but visitors should follow quiet rules and supervise children on terraces and steps.
A light vegetarian lunch made from seasonal ingredients is included at the monastery; the tour also includes an afternoon tea at Fullon Hotel.
No—basic cycling skills are sufficient; the tour provides standard bicycles and safety gear and the terrain is mostly flat and low-traffic.
This stretch of Taiwan’s northeast was shaped by gold mining and early railway construction; the Caoling Tunnel preserves red-brick railway architecture while Jinguashi retains mining-era relics.
Coastal erosion and visitor pressure are managed through designated viewpoints and maintained paths—pack out trash, stay on marked trails, and avoid disturbing nesting birds.
Jiu Feng Travel Tour Co., Ltd. operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step off the minivan where coastal wind sharpens the air and the red-brick arch of the Old Caoling Tunnel yawns ahead—2,167 meters of cool shadow that asks you to roll through at an easy cadence. To the north the ocean keeps time, a palette of deep blue and rust where miners once dumped tailings and the Yin Yang Sea still surprises with its two-toned wash.
You step off the minivan where coastal wind sharpens the air and the red-brick arch of the Old Caoling Tunnel yawns ahead—2,167 meters of cool shadow that asks you to roll through at an easy cadence. To the north the ocean keeps time, a palette of deep blue and rust where miners once dumped tailings and the Yin Yang Sea still surprises with its two-toned wash.
This daytrip stitches together Taiwan’s coastal geology and modern spiritual life: the Caoling Tunnel preserves early-20th-century railway masonry, while nearby Jinguashi’s gold-mining scars tell the island’s industrial story. Ling Jiou Mountain’s Wusheng Monastery, founded in 1984 by Master Hsin Tao, offers a deliberately slow counterpoint—meditation halls, tea, and ocean-facing terraces where wind becomes a practice.
Expect light, mostly flat cycling along paved coastal sections and a brief, effortless tunnel ride (about 20 minutes of pedaling). Trails around the monastery are short but can include stone steps and viewpoints with panoramic drops to the sea. The cultural rhythm—tea between stops, a vegetarian lunch at the monastery, and a hotel-style afternoon tea—keeps the day calm and intentional.
Practical guidance: bring a helmet and water, dress in layers for changing coastal temperatures, and allow 12 hours for pickup from Taipei and return. Photographers should time the Yin Yang Sea visit near midday for color contrast; sunset favors the seaward lookout. Respect the monastery’s quiet—speak softly and turn off phone flashes inside. With basic cycling ability and an appetite for coastal history, this full-day loop rewards steady pace and curiosity.