Chengmei Left Bank Riverside Park成美左岸河濱公園

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Chengmei Left Bank is one of the nicest areas along the Keelung River and provides an amazing view of the sunset and downtown Taipei. It is definitely worth a stop on your next trip to Nangang.

Background:
The Chengmei Left Bank is named after Chengmei Changshou Bridge 成美長壽橋, one of the best preserved suspension bridges in Nangang, even though it is no longer a true suspension bridge. A few months ago we wrote a blog about the defunct suspension bridges along the Keelung River. This bridge also lies in the Nangang/Neihu stretch of the Keelung River and was also once a suspension bridge.
Changshou Suspension Bridge was built at the end Xinming Road 452 Lane, and was the main bridge connecting Neihu, Zhoumei Neighborhood to Nangang and Songshan. In February 1948, construction was finished and Changshou Bridge and officially opened.
The bridge was opened for the people of Zhoumei Neighborhood in order to improve the water-locked neighborhood. In October 1991 the bridge was restored to its current form and was named “Chengmei Changhsou Bridge.” The bridge now only allows foot traffic across the river.

Hours:
24/7
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Price:
Free
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Tours:
You can book a tour of Taipei on Tripadvisor here, KKday here or Klook here.

Where to stay:
High end: We have stayed at and recommend the Nangang Marriott (book on Booking.com here or Agoda here). We have also stayed at and recommend the Yuanshan Grand Hotel, once the tallest building in Taiwan and still the most grand (book on Booking.com here or Agoda here). 
Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Booking.com here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan.
Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here.
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How to get there:
By Car/Scooter: The bridge is within walking distance of Songshan MRT station. There is limited parking near the side of the road. 
Looking for scooter rental in Taipei? You can search on Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. 
If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or  KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here.  
By Bus/MRT: The bridge is within walking distance of Songshan MRT station. . There is limited parking near the side of the road.  You can purchase a discount easy card to use on the MRT from Klook here or KKday here. You can also book an MRT travel pass on Klook here.
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan's many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. You can also book a Sunset Riverside Bike Ride and Historical Tour, 4 Hour Cycling in Taipei, Ultimate 8-Hour Cycling City Tour, or Taipei City Bike Tour with Night Market Experience on TripAdvisor here. 
For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here. 

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Our Journey:

I have been to Chengmei Left Bank hundreds of times. It is a great place to exercise and get away from the city inside the city. I also highly recommend visiting during sunset and watching the sunset over the Taipei 101 and the Keelung River from Chenggong Bridge. 
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​Chengmei Changshou Bridge 成美長壽橋

Last week we blogged about the newly renovated Chengmei Changshou Bridge, for which the Chengmei Left Bank is named. For our full blog on this bridge, click here.

View from the top of the Chengmei Bridge. 

Airplane over Neihu Science Park. 

Riding along the river at dusk. 

More riders along the river. 

The Taipei 101 aligns perfectly with this section of bikeway. 

There are also lots of joggers here. 

There are also some workout benches here. 

View looking back at the sunset.

Neihu Science Park. 

Here is the graffiti zone, where everyone is free to make their own graffiti. They repaint the walls white every couple of months. 

More graffiti. 

More kids practicing their graffiti skills. 

There is also a basketball court here which is pretty popular. 

Ramp leading to Chenggong Bridge. 

Another view further up the ramp. 

Another view from the ramp. 

View still further up. 

View at dusk. 

Last speck of sunshine. 

There were also a ton of other people here taking photos of the sunset. 

HDR view of the sunset. 

View of the 101.

Sun bouncing off old buildings. 

Another view with the Taipei 101 in the background.

Closeup on the sun. 

Wider view over the Keelung River.

Another view of the sunset.

View behind of Huandong Blvd. 

Birds resting on the Levee. 

Another birb.

Sunset.

Closeup on downtown.

Last view of the perfect sunset. 

You can also look for more activities in Taipei such as Rock Climbing, Surfing, Speedboat Surfing, Diving, Snorkeling, Cooking Class, Glamping, Motorcycling, and more on Klook here or KKday here. ​
You can also get a 20% discount on the Taiwan High Speed Rail to Nangang on Klook here or KKday here. 

Check out our full guide to Nangang here. ​

Also be sure to check out our full guide to Taipei here. 

You can also check out our full travel guide to Taiwan here. ​

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