Bitan, New Taipei City

Name: Bitan
Address: New Taipei City, Taiwan

#45 among attractions in New Taipei City

Natural attraction, Nature, Lake

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Bitan, historically called Shi-Bitan, is a tourist spot in Xindian District, New Taipei, Taiwan. "Bitan" literally means "green lake", referring to where the Xindian River widens to form the lake. There is a well-known suspension bridge that is used only by pedestrians. The bridge can be seen on the crest of Xindian. There are many restaurants, carnival activities, and pedal boats in the area. ()

Local name: 碧潭 Elevation: 62 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 24°57'26"N, 121°32'10"E

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Bitan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zhinan Temple, Maokong, National Human Rights Museum, Jing-Mei Human Rights Memorial and Cultural Park.

3.6 miNE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Zhinan Temple, New Taipei City
91 min walk • Zhinan Temple is a Taoist temple on the slopes of Houshan in Muzha, a suburb of Taipei, Taiwan. It was founded in 1882. The temple's main deity is Lü Dongbin, one of the Eight Immortals.
3.7 miNE
Aerial tramway
Maokong, Taipei
96 min walk • Nestled in the southern part of Taipei, Taiwan, Maokong is a serene escape, renowned for its tea culture and breathtaking views of the city. This quaint area, accessible by the Maokong Gondola, is situated at the edge of Taipei Basin, offering an immersive experience...
2.1 miN
Museum
National Human Rights Museum, Taipei
55 min walk • The National Human Rights Museum in Taipei, Taiwan, is a solemn testament to the island's turbulent past and its commitment to human rights and democracy. Located in the Jing-Mei and Green Island White Terror Memorial Parks, the museum serves as an educational...
2.1 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
Jing-Mei Human Rights Memorial and Cultural Park, New Taipei City
54 min walk • The Jing-Mei White Terror Memorial Park is a museum in Xindian District, New Taipei, Taiwan.
3.7 miN
View point, Ruins
Treasure Hill, New Taipei City
95 min walk • Treasure Hill is a community in Taipei, Taiwan. Originally an illegal settlement, it was founded by the Kuomintang military veterans at the end of the 1940s and served originally as an anti-aircraft position.
3.4 miN
25°0'23"N • 121°31'48"E
Riverside Park, New Taipei City
87 min walk • Hiking, Hiking trail
3.4 miNW
Library
National Taiwan Library, New Taipei City
87 min walk • The National Taiwan Library is a library in Zhonghe District, New Taipei, Taiwan. It is the oldest public library in Taiwan. Founded in 1914, the library is home to a large collection of documents concerning the history, culture, politics and geography of Taiwan.
3.5 miNW
City, Area
Zhonghe, New Taipei City
91 min walk • Zhonghe District, also spelled Chūwa and Jhonghe, is an inner city district in an urban area in northern Taiwan.
0.6 miSW
Area
Xindian, New Taipei City
15 min walk • Xindian District is an inner city district in the southern part of New Taipei City, Taiwan.
3.7 miN
Area
Yonghe, New Taipei City
95 min walk • Yonghe District is an urban area in the southern part of New Taipei, Taiwan. Yonghe District is the smallest district in New Taipei City. It is primarily a mixed residential and commercial area.
~640 ftNE
Canal
Liugongjun, New Taipei City
4 min walk • Liugongzun is the name of a system of canals and irrigation ditches that once crisscrossed the city of Taipei, Taiwan. Most of the canals were covered over by roads and streets in the 1970s due to increasing volumes of traffic and diminishing necessity of water transportation and irrigation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bitan?

Nearby attractions include Liugongjun, New Taipei City (4 min walk), Xindian, New Taipei City (15 min walk).

How to get to Bitan by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bitan:

Metro

Xindian • Lines: G (4 min walk)
Xindian District Office • Lines: G (20 min walk)

Bus

MRT Xindian Sta. • Lines: 1551, 1968, 644, 779, 8, 839, 849, 923, 930, 基隆路幹線, 新店-汐止, 松江新生, 棕7, 棕7綠, 直潭社區巴士, 綠1, 綠12, 綠13, 綠5, 綠6, 耕莘醫院接駁車, 跳蛙新店坪林, 跳蛙綠中海 (4 min walk)
新店轉運站 (4 min walk)