Feeling trapped in daily routines? Why not plan a grand tour challenge that will definitely reboot your life? With the goal to "conquer the North Cross-Island Highway and triumph at 1000m above sea level," this is a really difficult cycling tour without riding a bus or driving a car because cyclists must cycle uphill for 80km. To takes cyclists from Taoyuan Daxi via Jiaoban Mountain, Dongyan Mountain and Baling to Yilan Jhuangwei, the cycling route provides spectacular scenery all along the way. While traveling through magnificent nature, you will get back your passion and original intention! Starting from Kangzhuang Road in Daxi District, i.e. the starting point of the North Cross-Island Highway, you will first pass by Daxi Mausoleum and Cihu Mausoleum, which are especially quiet and secluded in the early morning before tourists flock there. As you keep riding up the gentle hill and pass by the New Baiji Tunnel, the relaxing tourists in nearby scenic restaurants or leisure farms and the busy cyclists on two wheels form an interesting comparison. Before entering Sanmin Village of Fuxing District, the route is a straight line and it is the best time to sprint and save your time. Next, keep cycling through the grand mountain scenery and tribal installation artworks via Yuanshanjiao and Xincun to Jiaoban Mountain Commercial District, the only refueling stop for cyclists to dine and drink before reaching Baling. After passing by Mt. Jiaoban and entering Luofu Village, cyclists arrive one of the major three bridges along the Northern Cross-Island Highway, Luofu Bridge! Standing on the bridge to overlook the beauty of the Dahan River Valley, you will find yourself re-energized. The route continues uphill through Ronghua Tunnel, Xuewu Tunnel, Ronghua Dam for agricultural irrigation in the past, and extends to Piyaway Tribe, which is famous for its effort in protecting and preserving Mikado Pheasant and Swinhoe'...