Cycling day trip from Chang-hua to Lugu

Looking for a scenic ride with a little adventure? Set out from bustling Chang-hua, a lively city in central Taiwan famous for its rich history and the iconic Great Buddha statue. You'll pedal south through the countryside, trading flat urban streets for gentle climbs and forested hills.

This 83 km route is about getting away from busy roads—most of your journey follows quiet or access roads, so you’ll have more birdsong than honking. As you leave Chang-hua’s urban sprawl, notice the landscape shift to vast rice paddies and lush tea plantations as you near Lugu, renowned for its oolong tea and majestic bamboo forests.

Be ready for a solid climb: you’ll ascend over 1,300 meters (with a whopping descent, too). The road is mostly paved, though there are remote patches, so pack some extra tubes and water. At the end, treat yourself to a cup of fresh tea in Lugu—the perfect finish to a Taiwan cycling adventure!