Tour de Formosa

Algebraic Geometry along Taiwan's eastern coast

12-16 January 2026

5
Days of Cycling
365
Total Kilometers
6
Cities

Itinerary Overview

Tour de Formosa Journey Itinerary

Itinerary Details

The starting point is Hualien City, two hours away from Taipei by regional train. We will then cycle across the following counties in Taiwan:

The end point is Zuoying, which is where Kaohsiung's high-speed train station is located. The high-speed trains take around two hours to go back to Taipei from there.

Tip: After three days of cycling we will arrive in Jinlun, which is known for its natural hot springs. So you are encouraged to bring a swimsuit!

Bike rental

Bike rental will be provided by a local company. They will also provide leading cyclists, who are familiar with the way, and support vans, capable of carrying the participants and their bikes in case of need. Participants have three options:

  • Road bikes.
  • Electric bikes.
  • Travel by train. (All cities along the itinerary have train stations.)

Daily Schedule

Time
Activity
6:00 AM
Breakfast
7:00 AM
Start Cycling
Around noon
Lunch Break (1 hour)
1:00 PM
Arrival at Destination
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Invited Talk
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Tea Break
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Invited Talk
6:00 PM
Dinner

Organizers

National Taiwan University
National Center for Theoretical Sciences