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| View from Hsinpu Railway Station on a bright morning |
I got a nice early start the next day, and it was a lovely day indeed. The sun was bright and happy, yet it was not punishingly hot, only about 30 degrees.
After a quick hop from Tongxiao to Hsinpu train station, I got out and started my walk.
The town of Hsinpu was connected by a nice bike path along the sea wall to the next town up, Baishatun. It was a real treat walking along a nice path in the perfect morning weather.
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| The sleepy little town of Hsinpu |
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| A convenient walking path along the sea wall |
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| Bits of beach |
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| A train themed restaurant |
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| The fish harbor at Baishatun |
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| Coastal scenery |
I checked out Baishatun, which was yet another charming traditional town.
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| Charming old village |
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| Temples ahoy |
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| Trains a constant part of life |
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| Guanyin, the goddess of compassion |
After Baishatun I weighed my options. Just for the hell of it, I
decided to take an inland route to see a bit of the hilly country that
Miaoli is famous for.This was a bit odd for a coastal tracing event, but I had done so much of that. Checking out the inland a bit, while still being in sight of the see most of the time, would be interesting and add value. Off I went off along Highway 1 (the provincial one, not the national freeway) up and down the hills, enjoying broad views and unexpected sights.
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| Vivid colors |
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| Factories |
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| Countryside |
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| Looking down at a DIY bbq restaurant |
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| Bridges into Houlong |
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| Temple across from the railway station |
After weary hours of trudging, I made it to the train station at Houlong.
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