Shisanhang Museum Partners with ZEMO Zero Mobility to Launch Affordable, Low-Carbon Green Tour from July 30

Journey by boat, return by bridge—enjoy a full day of low-carbon exploration along both banks of the Tamsui River! The New Taipei City Shisanhang Museum has launched a brand-new low-carbon walking tour called 'Green Tour Dual Shores,' featuring a unique looped itinerary. Travelers take a ferry on the outbound journey to gaze up at the newly opened Tamjiang Bridge (inaugurated in May), then return via a fully electric shuttle bus that ascends the bridge for a panoramic view of the river estuary—experiencing two distinct perspectives of the landmark in one trip.

Along the way, participants will enjoy an immersive sound theater created by a cross-disciplinary team, explore the 1,000-year-old archaeological culture at Shisanhang Museum, and savor a yuzu-infused feast served straight from farm to table on Guanyin Mountain. This journey offers a deep appreciation of the natural and cultural heritage of the Tamsui River estuary.

The 'Green Tour Dual Shores – Bali-Tamsui Low-Carbon Walking Tour' brings together iconic experiences. The immersive sound theater 'Bali Sound Walk,' crafted by the renowned interdisciplinary performance group 'Tomorrow Arts Collective,' connects five major sites including Bali Ferry Pier and Kai Tai Tianhou Temple. As visitors walk, music and narration bring Bali’s history to life, guided by professional cultural historians who share stories of temples and military relics.

The tour includes a visit to Shisanhang Museum, where guided interpreters explain the Iron Age technology and prehistoric trade networks of the Shisanhang people, who navigated rivers and seas a millennium ago. The highlight is a yuzu-flavored meal at Dorothy Farm on Guanyin Mountain, using homegrown pomelo. The experience includes an orchard ecology tour and a DIY yuzu soap workshop, allowing travelers to taste the local terroir and take handmade souvenirs home.

The 'Green Tour Dual Shores' connects the day’s journey using low-carbon transport such as bicycles, allowing leisurely immersion in nature. (Photo: New Taipei City Shisanhang Museum)

Notably, the entire 'Green Tour Dual Shores' experience relies on ferry, bicycles, and fully electric shuttles—turning every leg of the journey into a scenic experience. From the ferry, travelers can look up at the majestic span of the Tamjiang Bridge across the estuary. The left-bank bike path offers reflections of the bridge on the water and close-up views of the mangrove ecosystems at Waziwei Wetland, all under a canopy of greenery.

For mountain路段, the tour partners with ZEMO Zero Mobility, a 100% electric vehicle fleet, to shuttle visitors up Guanyin Mountain. Zero emissions, quiet and smooth rides extend the low-carbon philosophy to areas inaccessible by foot or bike. On the return trip, the shuttle crosses the Tamjiang Bridge directly, offering a high-altitude view of the Tamsui River estuary and the full panorama of Bali’s left bank.

Dr. Pei-Hsuan Lo, Director of Shisanhang Museum, stated: 'A thousand years ago, the Shisanhang people used rivers and seas as roads and sourced materials locally—they were the original low-carbon lifestyle pioneers of this land. 'Green Tour Dual Shores' brings this ancient wisdom out of the museum, connecting ferry routes, wetlands, and mountain farms. We hope visitors experience the deep connection between people and land, and carry low-carbon living from a one-day tour into daily life.'

Lü Hsueh-ju, founder of ZEMO Zero Mobility, added: 'This collaboration proves that deep, meaningful travel doesn’t require sacrificing convenience or increasing environmental burden. We hope more attractions switch to electric shuttles and travelers realize that eco-friendly journeys can actually go further and reveal more.'

The inaugural 'Green Tour Dual Shores' departs on July 30, with monthly sessions from August to December. Priced at NT$999 per person, registration opens at 9:00 AM on July 17. Each session is limited to 30 participants. For more information, visit the official website (https://www.taiwanwalks.com) or the Shisanhang Museum Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/13hangmuseum).