Bitan Weir — Bitan Weir is an important water conservancy facility in the middle and upper reaches of the Xindian River. The first generation of Bitan Weir was built in the 18th century and was a vital part of the Liugong Canal, a major water conservancy project in Taipei and New Taipei during the Qing Dynasty.

Bitan Weir. Bitan Weir is an important water conservancy facility in the middle and upper reaches of the Xindian River. The first generation of Bitan Weir was built in the 18th century and was a vital part of the Liugong Canal, a major water conservancy project in Taipei and New Taipei during the Qing Dynasty. Bitan Weir is an important water conservancy facility in the middle and upper reaches of the Xindian River. The first generation of Bitan Weir was built in the 18th century and was a vital part of the Liugong Canal, a major water conservancy project in Taipei and New Taipei during the Qing Dynasty. This weir also created the picturesque lake and mountain scenery of the Bitan Scenic Area upstream. In 2015, Bitan Weir was severely damaged by Typhoon Soudelor. The New Taipei City Government Water Resources Department then launched the "Bitan Weir Improvement and Surrounding Environment Creation Project" to rebuild the damaged weir. A Bitan fish ladder was also established on the right bank of the weir, allowing migratory aquatic life in the Xindian River to ascend to the upper reaches of the river to live. Address: 新北市新店區環河路 Hours: 00:00–23:59 New Taipei