Taipei cycling tour: North districts, Dihua Street, temples

Pedal past 19th-century trading streets and temples built to last centuries.

A 4-hour afternoon cycling tour of northern Taipei that covers the oldest district, Dihua Street (a 19th-century riverside trading hub), Bao'an Temple and the National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine, with an English-speaking guide, helmet, bike and a traditional Taiwanese snack included. The tour meets at Taipei Bike Works shop and ends there; the guide may cancel or postpone in extreme weather or if fewer than three people join. Children must be at least 12 years old and 150cm tall.

Step-by-step itinerary

Afternoon cycling tour in North Taipei

• Meet at Taipei Bike Works shop
• Cycle through oldest district
• Explore Dihua Street
• Ride along scenic riverside bike path
• Visit Bao'an Temple and Confucius Temple
• See National Revolutionary Martyrs’ Shrine
• Cycle through Taipei Expo Park
• Pass through historic nightlife district
• Ride through 2023 coolest neighborhood
• Enjoy local Taiwanese snack at traditional market
• Return to starting point at bike shop

The Experience

You meet at Taipei Bike Works on Chongqing North Road and ride north through the city's oldest neighborhoods, pedaling past grand architecture and temples toward Dihua Street. This 19th-century riverside trading hub once moved herbs, medicines, dried goods, fabrics and teas through the city; your guide shares the history as you cycle through. The route takes you along a spacious bike path that runs beside the river with open skyline views, then past Bao'an Temple—built in 1825 at the confluence of two rivers and finished a quarter-century later—and the Taipei Confucius Temple across from it.

You'll stop at the National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine, built in 1969 and overlooking the Keelung River, and pass through Taipei Expo Park, a three-part recreational area that hosts exhibitions and markets. The tour also covers a neighborhood voted one of the 40 coolest in the world in 2023 by Time Out—now filled with Japanese bars, restaurants and a layered history that runs deep into Taiwan's past. Midway through, you refuel with a traditional Taiwanese snack at a local market, breaking up the ride and giving you a taste of how locals eat.

The tour ends back at the bike shop. Your guide can recommend the nearby Ningxia Night Market, a five-minute walk away, if you want to keep exploring after the ride ends. Bring a valid ID and wear the provided helmet; the shop supplies water and a rain jacket in case the weather turns.

What’s included

• Bicycle and helmet.
• bottled water.
• rain jacket.
• English-speaking guide.
• traditional Taiwanese snack at a local market.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Taipei Bike Tours

Is this one for you?The 4-hour afternoon window means you can cycle through the city's oldest neighborhoods and newest coolest district without eating up your whole day, leaving the morning free and the evening open for the night markets nearby.

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Top questions

What is Dihua Street and why does the tour stop there?

Dihua Street is a 19th-century riverside trading hub where merchants once moved herbs, medicines, dried goods, fabrics and teas through the city. The tour cycles through it so you can see the street itself and hear the history from your guide as you ride.

How long is the bike tour and what time of day does it run?

The tour is 4 hours long and runs in the afternoon, starting at Taipei Bike Works on Chongqing North Road and returning to the same shop at the end.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes use of a bicycle, helmet, bottled water, a rain jacket, an English-speaking guide and a traditional Taiwanese snack at a local market during the ride.

Is there a minimum age or height requirement?

Children must be at least 12 years old and 150cm (about 4'11") tall to join the tour.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The guide reserves the right to cancel or postpone the tour if extreme weather condition warnings are in effect. You'll be notified before the tour starts.

Can I get a recommendation for where to eat after the tour?

Yes—your guide can suggest the Ningxia Night Market, which is only a 5-minute walk from the bike shop where the tour ends, if you want to explore local food and night life after cycling.