Riding the old line
past Longteng Bridge
When the trains stopped, part of the disused mountain line was reopened as a rail bike route. It puts you on the original trackbed, through tunnels and across the Yutengping Iron Bridge — the only way to reach the south section remains and to see the valley from track level.
Routes
A, B and C
Each sees a different part of the old line
Boarding
Longteng or Shengxing
Different stations, not interchangeable
Booking
Reserved and ticketed
Not a walk-up attraction
Which route should you choose?
The three routes overlap in places but answer different questions. Decide what you most want to see — the south section, the old street or the tunnels — and the route follows from that.
| Route | What it covers | Board from | Choose it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route A | Shengxing Station, the Yutengping Iron Bridge and the south section remains | Shengxing Station area | You want to see the south section and understand how the two surviving ends of the old bridge relate to the valley. |
| Route B | Longteng Station, No. 2 tunnel, Shengxing Station and the old street | Longteng Station | The old street, the station and the tunnels matter more to you than the bridges. |
| Route C | The Yutengping Iron Bridge and the tunnel group | Longteng Station | You are here for engineering, tunnels and valley scenery rather than the old street. |
Route contents can be adjusted for operations and maintenance, so confirm the current alignment against the operator's own information before you commit to a booking. The routes are not ranked here — only Route A includes the south section remains, and that single difference decides the choice for many visitors.
Where you board, and where you do not
"Longteng" appears in more than one place name here, and the monument itself has no boarding point at all. Decide which of these three you are heading to before you set off.
| Place | What it is | Why you would go there |
|---|---|---|
| Longteng Bridge 龍騰斷橋 | The monument itself, on Miaoli County Road 49 | The red-brick arches and the main viewing area — no booking, no boarding point |
| Longteng Station 龍騰站 | The rail bike boarding station further up the valley | Departure point for Routes B and C |
| Shengxing Station 勝興車站 | The old mountain line station at about 402 m, with an old street | Departure point for Route A, plus food and the station building |
If you only remember one thing
The monument is on County Road 49 and free to visit. The rail bike boards at Longteng Station or in the Shengxing Station area, and needs a booking. Navigating to "Longteng Bridge" when you are booked from Longteng Station — or the reverse — will send you to the wrong car park.
Four things to settle first
- 01 Pick the view first, then the route Start from what you actually want to see — the south section, the old street or the tunnels — and let the route follow. Picking a departure time before deciding the scenery is the usual way to end up on the wrong route.
- 02 Boarding points are not interchangeable Longteng Bridge, Longteng Station and Shengxing Station are three different places on one narrow road. Entering the wrong name into a maps app can put you half an hour of mountain road away from your booked departure.
- 03 Check the age, height and health rules Child age and height limits, pregnancy and mobility restrictions, and safety requirements are set by the operator and can change. Read the current booking terms rather than a screenshot in an old blog post.
- 04 Budget time for parking and queues Car parking at the stations is limited and filling up in the middle of the day is normal. Arriving with time to spare before your booked slot is more useful than any navigation shortcut.
Not sure how the stations fit together, or how to reach them with or without a car?
Rain, wind and suspension
The rail bike is an outdoor service on a mountain alignment, so the weather is felt more strongly than in the towns below. Whether it runs is the operator's call on the day, based on the conditions and route safety — this guide does not print a fixed suspension rule.
- Check the operator's daily notice and a contact number before you travel, rather than judging from the forecast alone.
- Thunderstorms, strong wind and heavy-rain warnings are the conditions most likely to change a departure.
- Even on a running service, a rain jacket is more useful than an umbrella on an open vehicle; protect valuables and pack a spare layer.
- Cancellations are usually handled by rebooking or refund, but the exact rules are the operator's — read them at booking time.
Remains of Longteng Bridge （龍騰斷橋／魚藤坪斷橋）
Miaoli County Road 49, 367 Sanyi Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan
Plus Code: 9Q5F+CJ Sanyi Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan
For official tourism information see Taiwan Tourism Administration (official tourism portal) . Map pins, reviews and business information change over time; follow road signs and on-site guidance for parking and walking routes.
Common questions
Do I need to ride the rail bike to see Longteng Bridge?
No. The north section of the brick bridge can be visited from the main viewing area next to the road, free and without a booking. The rail bike is an extra layer: it puts you on the original trackbed, through tunnels and across the Yutengping Iron Bridge, and it is the practical way to reach the south section remains.
Which route shows the south section of the broken bridge?
Route A is the one that includes the south section remains, together with the Yutengping Iron Bridge and Shengxing Station. If seeing both surviving ends of the old brick bridge in one trip is the point, start from Route A rather than Route B.
Where do I board, and how do I avoid the wrong station?
Routes B and C board at Longteng Station; Route A boards in the Shengxing Station area. Longteng Bridge the monument is a third, separate place, with no boarding point at all. After booking, treat the pickup point printed on your booking as the destination, not the name of the monument.
Can children and older visitors ride?
There are age and height rules for young children, and restrictions that may apply to pregnancy or limited mobility. These are set by the operator and can change, so check the current booking terms for your group before you pay, and remember that parts of the route run over an elevated bridge and through tunnels.
Does the rail bike run in the rain?
It is an outdoor service, and whether it runs or is adjusted is decided by the operator on the day, based on the weather and route safety. Thunderstorms, strong wind and heavy-rain warnings are the conditions most likely to change a departure. Check the operator's daily notice before you travel, and take a rain jacket rather than an umbrella.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes — the rail bike is a reserved, ticketed service with its own timetable, not a walk-up attraction. Weekends and holidays are the days most likely to sell out, so book early if your dates are fixed. Fares, schedules and booking rules change, which is why this guide links to the operator instead of printing numbers that go stale.
Route contents, fares, timetables and safety rules are published by the operating body and can change. Confirm them directly before you book — that is why this page explains how to decide instead of printing numbers that go stale.