Ruifang Houtong Mining Road: A Scenic Bicycle Journey Through Taiwan's Rich Mining History

4 Ratings

Ruifang District

Save

View Gallery (8)

Embark on a scenic bicycle journey along the Ruifang Houtong Mining Road in Taiwan, exploring the rich mining history and cultural stories of the region. Discover the precious mining heritage and adorable cat village of Hou Dong.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

learn more

Highlights

Ruisan Yunmei Bridge - Accompanied by a guide to explore the history of this location
Rueisan Benkeng - Accompanied by a guide to explore the history of this location
Ruifang - Presented by a guide to introduce Ruifang

What's Included

Tour Guide
Entrance fee
Bicycle rent
Public transportation

What's Not Included

Private transportation
Lunch

Additional Information

Cycle from Ruifang to Hou Dong, tracing the railway path. The river’s pace has eased. Historically, this was a significant mining region in Taiwan. Hou Dong is not just known for its charming cats, but also for its rich mining heritage and memories. It’s like stepping into a time machine to explore the authentic historical memories of the monkey cave, along with its culture and stories.

Location

Ruifang Train Station (District Square)

Square in front of the station

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

5.0

(4 Ratings)

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Rogier_s

Apr 23, 2025

Taste of Taiwan off the beaten track - Very genuine tour, away from the tourist traps (therefore apparently "less popular" but all the better for us!). Great mix of local culture, cuisine, cycling (easy), and local mining history, with a cat village thrown in at the end :-) Henri and Shelly are most graceful hosts.

Review provided by Viator

Randrwexford1

Apr 22, 2025

Delightful tour off the beaten track - Wonderfully authentic tour - apparently the less commonly chosen option in this area, but we enjoyed it even more for that very reason. Henri and Shelly were very gracious and knowledgeable guides, showing us the little backstreets, the local cuisine, the cycle path along the train track, a hidden aquaduct, a temple, and a lively re-enactment of life in the coal mines, none of which we would have found on our own. We all enjoyed every moment of it!

Review provided by Tripadvisor

Seaside55283182602

Dec 2, 2024

A Perfect Trip Every Time! - Henry and Sherry are absolutely incredible guides to Taiwan. I worked with them on multiple school trips this year, and they hit it out of the park every time. Sherry is wonderful at interacting with kids and makes complex logistics look easy. Henry has encyclopedic knowledge of every place in Taiwan we visit. Both of them always provide next-level customer service and comfort. I highly recommend Stunning Taiwan!

Review provided by Tripadvisor

Check Availability

From $70

up to 15 guests

1 - Adult