Dajia Riverside Park

In the ever-busy Taipei city, the hustle and bustle is intoxicating. But every once in a while the wall-to-wall high-rise buildings and cacophony of zooming cars and machinery becomes overwhelming. At times like this, Taipei's residents seeks out solace in the pockets of peaceful natural scenery dotted throughout the city. And for times such as these, Dajia Riverside Park is a favourite. Dajia Riverside Park is situated alongside Keelung River (between Zhongshan and Dazhi Bridges). The great riverside recreation area spans over four hundred and twenty thousand meters and is one of Taipei City government's most valiant city greening projects.

Sprawling lime green lawns twist in and around sports areas where visitors enjoy basketball, tennis, badminton and even croquet. Also situated along the riverside are the Taiwan Flower Area, the Aquatic Stage community performance area and the Sea of Flowers - where flowers are set into colourful arrangements. To take in all of the splendid sights of the Dajia Riverside Park, it is best to travel by bicycle. Pedal from home or grab a Taipei City YouBike to enjoy the bicycle path vista. Those wanting to get up some speed rather than glide by at leisure, take note that weekends are a fairly busy time and the bicycle path may be a lazy pedalling affair.

Undoubtedly, one of the highlights of the Dajia Riverside Park is the spectacular water fountain, which projects water up to seventy-five meters into the air and creating breathtaking tapestries of airborne liquid in motion.

For those needing a break from the urban concrete hustle, Dajia Riverside Park is a favourite among Taipei's families, visitors and lovers. An easy-to-get-to natural haven, Dajie Riverside Park beckons to you. Pack a picnic, brace the easy riders by the pedals and set off along the riverside. Maximum possibility for the breathtakingly intoxicating scenery at sunset.