With the aim of developing "National Greenways" that showcase regional cultural and natural characteristics and offer heartwarming experiences, the TMI Trail is prioritizing projects through public-private partnerships. This involves identifying and systematically conserving existing linear spaces, such as Canal Greenways and Sugar Railways. The ''Mountains to Sea Greenway'' has been connected since 2018 officially. The "Tamsui-Kavalan Historical and Cultural Trails" and the "Raknus Selu Trail" are set to be the first two national greenways completed in 2019.
These greenways will provide people with safe, convenient, and enjoyable access to Taiwan's rich natural and cultural landscapes. They will help visitors appreciate Taiwan's diverse ethnic and cultural characteristics, fostering a sense of community domestically and serving as "national spaces" for tourism marketing internationally.
▶ Please find more information of ''Tamsui-Kavalan Historical and Cultural Trails'',''Raknus Selu Trail'' and ''Mountains to Sea Greenway'' on subpages.
Being Developed National Greenways
Canal Greenways:
The Canal Greenways, a route that "follows the river flow and preserves cultural heritage," is Taiwan's longest dedicated bicycle path. Centered around the century-old Chianan Irrigation Canal, it stretches from Yunlin County in the north to Tainan City in the south. The path crosses four aqueducts (Puzih River, Bajhang River, Jishui River, and Guizhong River), three siphon structures (Beigang River, Pizitou, and Nanjing), and hundreds of hydraulic structures, winding for 88 kilometers.
This greenway connects agricultural landscapes, cultural landmarks, and industrial history, enriched with the heritage of the irrigation canal. It also revives the century-old canal's glory. Cyclists on the Yunlin-Chianan Plain could appreciate the changing agricultural scenery throughout the seasons and the diverse ecosystems, experiencing the essence of rural culture.
The sugar industry railway was once crucial for agricultural life on Taiwan's western plains, providing numerous jobs. In 1951, to meet wartime needs, efforts connected the north and south lines, completed by 1953. With the development of road systems in the 1960s and the decline of the sugar industry, these railways were gradually abandoned and dismantled.
Globally, the railway reached its peak before being replaced by road system. Abandoned railways were often repurposed for urban development or tourism. In 1967, the Elroy-Sparta State Trail in Wisconsin became the first example of an abandoned railway converted into a trail. The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), established in 1986, aims to preserve abandoned railways for public use. By 2015, the US had 1,200 rail-trails spanning 35,370 kilometers. Recently, the RTC has focused on preserving railways and constructing trails alongside active lines.
Since 2006, the TMI Trail has focused on developing routes in Taiwan's southwestern plains using the old sugar railway and the Chianan Irrigation Canal. Collaborating with local experts and cultural groups, the TMI Trail proposed "dual railway integration and heritage revitalization," which became policy for the national greenway of sugar railways.
In 2016, the TMI Trail promoted cultural routes with the Ministry of Culture and planned a national greenway network. In 2018, the Executive Yuan approved the national greenway system. Local governments have extensively researched these routes. In 2019, road widening projects in Tainan affecting historical assets renewed attention on the north-south preparatory line. Currently, related groups are actively working towards the future development of the national greenway of sugar railways.
(Notice: These greenways are building currently. The information will be updated if we have the latest information.)
National Greenways
With the aim of developing "National Greenways" that showcase regional cultural and natural characteristics and offer heartwarming experiences, the TMI Trail is prioritizing projects through public-private partnerships. This involves identifying and systematically conserving existing linear spaces, such as Canal Greenways and Sugar Railways. The ''Mountains to Sea Greenway'' has been connected since 2018 officially. The "Tamsui-Kavalan Historical and Cultural Trails" and the "Raknus Selu Trail" are set to be the first two national greenways completed in 2019.
These greenways will provide people with safe, convenient, and enjoyable access to Taiwan's rich natural and cultural landscapes. They will help visitors appreciate Taiwan's diverse ethnic and cultural characteristics, fostering a sense of community domestically and serving as "national spaces" for tourism marketing internationally.
▶ Please find more information of ''Tamsui-Kavalan Historical and Cultural Trails'',''Raknus Selu Trail'' and ''Mountains to Sea Greenway'' on subpages.
Being Developed National Greenways
Canal Greenways:
The Canal Greenways, a route that "follows the river flow and preserves cultural heritage," is Taiwan's longest dedicated bicycle path. Centered around the century-old Chianan Irrigation Canal, it stretches from Yunlin County in the north to Tainan City in the south. The path crosses four aqueducts (Puzih River, Bajhang River, Jishui River, and Guizhong River), three siphon structures (Beigang River, Pizitou, and Nanjing), and hundreds of hydraulic structures, winding for 88 kilometers.
This greenway connects agricultural landscapes, cultural landmarks, and industrial history, enriched with the heritage of the irrigation canal. It also revives the century-old canal's glory. Cyclists on the Yunlin-Chianan Plain could appreciate the changing agricultural scenery throughout the seasons and the diverse ecosystems, experiencing the essence of rural culture.
▶ Canal Greenways Official Website
The sugar industry railway was once crucial for agricultural life on Taiwan's western plains, providing numerous jobs. In 1951, to meet wartime needs, efforts connected the north and south lines, completed by 1953. With the development of road systems in the 1960s and the decline of the sugar industry, these railways were gradually abandoned and dismantled.
Globally, the railway reached its peak before being replaced by road system. Abandoned railways were often repurposed for urban development or tourism. In 1967, the Elroy-Sparta State Trail in Wisconsin became the first example of an abandoned railway converted into a trail. The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), established in 1986, aims to preserve abandoned railways for public use. By 2015, the US had 1,200 rail-trails spanning 35,370 kilometers. Recently, the RTC has focused on preserving railways and constructing trails alongside active lines.
Since 2006, the TMI Trail has focused on developing routes in Taiwan's southwestern plains using the old sugar railway and the Chianan Irrigation Canal. Collaborating with local experts and cultural groups, the TMI Trail proposed "dual railway integration and heritage revitalization," which became policy for the national greenway of sugar railways.
In 2016, the TMI Trail promoted cultural routes with the Ministry of Culture and planned a national greenway network. In 2018, the Executive Yuan approved the national greenway system. Local governments have extensively researched these routes. In 2019, road widening projects in Tainan affecting historical assets renewed attention on the north-south preparatory line. Currently, related groups are actively working towards the future development of the national greenway of sugar railways.
(Notice: These greenways are building currently. The information will be updated if we have the latest information.)
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