Taiwan Old Rail Adventure, 6 days

Explore Taiwan’s Old Rail Cycleways through its inner regions taking you through early Hakka settlements. Immerse in its local culture savouring their authentic cuisines while enjoying the stunning landscapes and catching the Hakka Tung Blossom Festival.

Duration : 6 Days

Departures :

13 – 18 April 2026

The trip is organised by TaiJi Cycling. Travel Agency: Travel Wander LLP (TA License TA2910).

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival

Meet Adventure Lead at Taoyuan airport and pack your bags for bike packing and drop off your main luggage and bike bag for transfer to the last day Hotel. Transfer and check-in to Hotel at TaiChung  Relax and have some Free and Easy time before meeting for a group dinner wrapping off with a ride brief for the following days.

Meals : Dinner.

Stay : Hotel.

Day 2 TaiChung to DongShi

After a hearty breakfast, prepare your bike and bike pack to begin the day’s ride to DongShi. Enjoy the sights of TaiChung city as you ride along the beautiful cycle path onto Dongfeng Bikeway. Continue cycling on Dongfeng bikeway through the beautiful suburbs and old rail bridges to DongShi. Stop over to discover some traditional Hakka culture before checking into a local guesthouse. Relax for the rest of the day before meeting up for a group dinner. Have a good night’s rest.

Meals : Breakfast, Dinner.

Stay : Guesthouse.

Cycling Distance : 35km approx.

Profile : Generally Flat. 

Day 3 DongShi to SanYi

Continue cycling onto Houli Bikeway taking us through the Old Mountain Line tunnel that has been converted into a bikeway. Enjoy the stunning views of the mountains, valleys, rural villages and feel the magnificence of the remains of the Old Longteng bridge as we cycle along it before concluding the day at SanYi.  After checking-In at the hotel, take the rest of the afternoon exploring the Guang Sheng Old Street and its surroundings. Meet for a group dinner to exchange experience before retiring for a good night’s rest.

Meals : Breakfast, Dinner.

Stay : Hotel.

Cycling Distance : 34km approx.

Profile : Generally Flat.  

Day 4 SanYi to TaiAn

After a good breakfast, we will check in on Monet’s Secret Garden and continue cycling along the river to WenShui Old Street featuring traditional Hakka fares. We will make a stop here to immerse into the local culture and try its authentic traditional food and have a cafe before continuing upstream to a Hot Spring Hotel for the night. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon exploring the surrounding nature preserve and have a well deserved dip in the hot spring to rejuvenate those tired legs before meeting for a group dinner and a good night’s rest after.

Meals : Breakfast, Dinner.

Stay : Hotel.

Cycling Distance : 31km approx.

Profile : Generally Flat. 

Day 5 TaiAn to MiaoLi

After a hearty breakfast amidst the mountains, enjoy cycling through nature in the cool morning atmosphere along the river before heading back to civilization toward MiaoLi city checking in on the Shitan Xindian Old Street, Mingte Reservoir Suspension Bridge and Miaoli Railway Museum before checking-In at the hotel. Take the rest of the afternoon exploring its surroundings and visiting its traditional market. Collect your bike bag/luggage and pack your bike for return. Meet for a group dinner to exchange experience before retiring for a good night’s rest.

Meals : Breakfast, Dinner.

Stay : Hotel.

Cycling Distance : 44km approx.

Profile : Generally Flat.

Day 6 Depart Taiwan or Extend

Your bike packing adventure concludes after checking out. Official check out time is 11 AM / 12 PM. Transfer to Taoyuan Airport or proceed for your onward journey.

Meals : Breakfast.

Inclusions

– 5 nights stay at Hotel / Guesthouse;

– 5 Breakfast, 5 Dinner;

– 2 ways airport group transfers based on designated timing;

– Bike Bag (1piece/pax) transfer to last day hotel;

– Adventure Lead for the duration of the ride;

– Assistance with on-trip transport arrangement on own expense;

– Bike mechanical support;

– 1 year TaiJi Cycling membership;

– Bike Packing Training & Consultancy for trip and air travel;

– TaiJi Cycling Jersey;

– 1 year TaiJi Cycling membership.

Exclusions

– air/land travel to TaoYuan, Taiwan;

– visa arrangement, if required;

– meals not mentioned within the itinerary;

– admission fee to attractions;

– provision of cycling helmet;

– provision of bicycle;

– comprehensive personal travel insurance;

– expenditure on personal effects;

– anything not specified in the trip inclusion and itinerary.

Price

Twin/Double Occupancy :            From SGD 2,020 per person

Single Occupancy :                         From SGD 2,370 per person

Taiji Cycling Member Discount : SGD 50

Important Notes

~ A depositof 30% is required at the time of booking. Deposit paid is non-refundable unless trip is withdrawn or cancelled by Taiji Cycling/Travel Wander.

~ Full or balance payment is 60 days prior to departure.

~ Only book your air ticket to TaoYuan, Taiwan when you have been informed to do so.

~ Group size: minimum 6 cyclists, maximum 10 cyclists.

~ Should you require a visa to enter Taiwan, it is your responsibility to obtain such document before departure. Check your entry requirement and apply for your visa HERE if you require.

~ For cyclists who are travelling alone and have opted for twin-share occupancy, Taiji Cycling/Travel Wander will do our utmost to pair you with another cyclist of the same gender to share the room. If this is not possible, cyclists are required to top up the difference for a single room. Should you choose not to go on this trip, there is no refund of the deposit paid.

~ Every effort is made to ensure the trip and included experiences take place during the ideal time or period of the year, however certain sights are subject to weather conditions and seasonal variations that are not within the control of Taiji Cycling/Travel Wander. Although you may get to see and/or experience, we cannot guarantee the sightings.

~ Provision of meals during the trip showcases  local authenticity, cuisine and food culture of the places we are visiting. All food allergies and dietary restrictions must be disclosed to Taiji Cycling/Travel Wander at the time of booking. We will use reasonable efforts to accommodate special requirements or requests but this is not always possible given the nature of the destinations visited and availability of options. We cannot guarantee that dietary needs or restrictions can be accommodated. Taiji Cycling/Travel Wander is not liable for failure to accommodate or fulfil such requests. Meal supplementary charges may be imposed to meet your dietary needs.

~ As you prepare for the bike packing adventure, we highly recommend at least 70km of accumulated cycling per week and have completed at least 1 overnighter bike packing adventure with TaiJi Cycling.

~ Our utmost priority is always the safety of the cyclists. Therefore inclusion of the itinerary may be altered due (not limited) to bad weather, local conditions, accommodation book out, the skill levels of the cyclists and/or other unexpected circumstances beyond our control. We reserve the right to make changes necessary and there will be no refund should you decide to discontinue with the trip.

~ As Bike Packing Adventure requires a significant level of cardio and physical exertion, it is not suitable for cyclists with chronic and/or acute disease. Please obtain your doctor’s advice to be fit for the activity before booking. Cyclists must ensure they are medically and physically able to cycle.

~ If the cyclist presents difficulty in completing the day’s ride, we strongly discourage the cyclist from continuing for the day with top priority on the safety of the cyclist and team in mind. Cyclist may require booking a private transfer at the cyclist’s own expense to fast track to the next accommodation. There is no refund on the uncompleted distance of the ride.

~ Cyclist may choose to terminate the ride early during the planned cycling day where possible. Or make it a rest day and fast track to the next accommodation. Cyclist may require to book a private transfer at the cyclist’s own expense. Should the cyclist wish to partake in other activities or sightseeing on the rest day, it will be at the cyclist’s own expense. There is no refund on this portion of the trip.

~ Purchasing comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended. See HERE for details.

~ By making a payment to Travel Wander LLP, you (and on behalf of the rest of travelling companions) acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to Travel Wander’s Booking Conditions and Other Important Information: Cancellation and AmendmentModes of PaymentPrivacy PolicyIndemnity Policy, and Terms & Conditions.