| The costal line of Hsinchu City begins from
Naliao in the north and ends at Nangang in the south. For
a total length of 17km, it is an emergence coast. The tidal
belt, ranging for over one thousand hectares, is the largest
seaside wetland in Northern Taiwan, nurturing a large variety
of shrimps, crabs, and shellfish. Of those, the variety and
large groups of crabs (Mictyris brevidactylus and Macrophthalmus
banzai) attribute to the most attractive ecological landscape
in Hsinchu City Coast. Nangang Wetland, south of Haishan Fish
Port, is the habitat for over 80% of the endemic and endangered
Taiwan fiddler crab (Uca formosensis) in Taiwan. Jincheng
Lake, at the north shore of Keya River, is the major habitat
for waterfowl, of which 277 species have been recorded, and
over species are listed as endangered species by the Council
of Agriculture, 9 are marine mammals. It is the most ecologically
resourceful area along the coast. The area is designed with
bike routes that lead to the fish port, windbreak forest,
Oceanview Platform, Hsinchu Nursery, Gangnan Scenery Area
(Gangnan Canal), Fengching Coast, Haishan Fish Port, Oceanview
Park, restored landfill, tidal flat, lake, wetland, Nangang
Bird Watching Area, redwoods, and sandbank, offering diverse
features and views. It is the most distinctive coastal bike
route in Northern Taiwan. Enjoy the nature with your entire
family over the weekend!
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