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Southern Provincial Highway 3 (Zhongpu–Nanxi)
- Weekend Mountain Rides & Short Routes
- Length approx. 70 km
- Highest point: Approx. 850 m
- Ascent approx. 1,400 m / Descent approx. 1,400 m (Zhongpu→Nanxi)
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DryPossibly DampSlippery Road RiskRecent Heavy Rain
Zhongpu 289KYunshui 296KApo Bend 312KFanlu 325KDapu 338KNanxi 366K
Mileage & Weather Along the Route (left column is approx. km from the start; 📷 tap to view the image)
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Gas Stations Along the Route (in travel order, from OpenStreetMap)
- ⛽ CPCapprox. 290.7K /
- ⛽ CPCapprox. 336.2K /
Distances between stations are approximate values calculated along the route geometry (only gas stations within 500 m of the route are counted). OpenStreetMap is edited by volunteers, so stations may be missing or closed; check business hours on site. On remote stretches, plan your fuel carefully rather than relying on this data alone.
Elevation Profile (Zhongpu ⇄ Nanxi; highest approx. 916 m, lowest approx. 98 m)
Zhongpu 123 mNanxi 98 m
The horizontal axis is distance along the route; the vertical axis is elevation (the height scale is exaggerated, so slopes look steeper than they are). Dots mark cameras (tappable) and stations. Elevation is estimated from AWS terrain data; tunnel and bridge sections are interpolated between their ends, so errors of several tens of meters are possible. For planning reference only.
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Route InformationThe following is compiled static information (supply stops, highlights, riding tips), not live conditions
Supply Stops
- ⛽ Gas StationsCPC Zhongpu Map ↗fuel up before the mountain section
- 🏪 Convenience Stores / GroceriesApo Bend Map ↗small grocery
- 🏘️ Towns / Settlements (Multiple Services)Dapu Map ↗
- 🏘️ Towns / Settlements (Multiple Services)Nanxi Map ↗
Listed in travel order. Links open a Google Maps search; check business hours and conditions on site.
The southern section of Highway 3 runs about 70 km from Zhongpu in Chiayi County to Nanxi in Tainan, via Dingliu, Yunshui, Apo Bend, Dapu, and the Zengwen Reservoir area. A long series of mountain curves makes it a favorite among southern Taiwan riders. Apo Bend is particularly winding and popular on weekends. This page includes eight Highway Bureau cameras.
Highlights & Attractions
A well-known riding destination in central and southern Taiwan, with reservoir scenery and the historic Yunmi military access road near Apo Bend.
Typical Weather
Usually warm or hot, with brief afternoon showers possible in the mountain areas.
Riding Tips
Blind corners and successive curves require care. Roadside photographers are common around Apo Bend; never cross double yellow lines for a photo. Watch for slippery pavement after rain.
Sources: Highway Bureau, MOTC (images), CWA (weather observations). Images are provided directly by each source; this site does not store or rebroadcast them.Full details