Jiu Zhi Ze Hot Spring (formerly Ren Ze Hot Spring), enclosed by stone and bamboo fences, combines rustic elegance with a wild mountain charm. It offers the joy of soaking in hot springs as well as the unique experience of cooking eggs in the spring water. Additionally, the current Jiu Zhi Ze Hot Spring (formerly Ren Ze Hot Spring) features well-designed hinoki barrel bathhouses, open-air hot springs, and an SPA area for hot spring enthusiasts...
There are several sediment-blocking dams in the Wulao Stream, forming several small waterfalls. In between, the stream flows gently with shallow water, making it suitable for activities such as playing in the water, catching shrimp, and canoeing. The deeper pools are abundant with mountain stream fish and stone loaches, making it a prime spot for stream fishing enthusiasts. The scenic area features two major camping zones, one of which can accommodate up to 1,000 campers...
The buildings of the National Center for Traditional Arts were collaboratively designed by a group of architects including Chien Hsueh-yi, Chen Sen-teng, Tsai Yuan-liang, and Huang Sheng-yuan, who masterfully presented traditional Taiwanese architecture. Their work earned the center's campus the “2001 Taiwan Architecture Award of Excellence.” From the Theater Museum, Quyi Museum, Library, and Traditional Crafts Training Center, to the Muyao Kiln…
Daxi Fishing Port is located in the Northeast Coast National Scenic Area of Yilan. Known for its affordable prices and fresh flavors, the seafood here is a standout feature. The port captures the essence of the Coastal Highway Scenic Area and is the home of "just-caught" seafood. Aside from the beautiful harbor views, visitors can also enjoy delicious local seafood. Nearby attractions include the Dali Tian Gong Temple, Honey Moon Bay, and the Hedong Hall...
Tofu Cape is a picturesque small bay in Nanfang'ao, formed by a land-tied island and a tombolo, also known as a "sand neck cape," featuring a unique landscape. At Tofu Cape, you can watch the sunrise and enjoy activities such as swimming, snorkeling, and hiking. The bay has an indented shoreline that faces the ocean and is shaped in an arc, with a coastal walking path connecting...
The Lion Museum is located alongside Toubin Coastal Road in Toucheng, facing Guishan Island from afar. The museum houses a collection of over 2,000 lion-themed cultural relics and artworks, most of which are made of stone. The Hedongtang Lion Museum is situated along the coastal highway in Toucheng and is the first museum in Taiwan themed entirely around “lions.” It is also one of the very few museums that emphasize both cultural artifact displays and outdoor landscapes...
Fushan Botanical Garden is located at the border of Yuanshan Township in Yilan County and Wulai Township in Taipei County, and is the largest botanical garden in Taiwan and Asia. The garden is divided into the Native Plant Area, Natural Forest Exhibition Area, Aquatic Plant Area, Hupen Nature Reserve (reserved for academic research only and not open to the public), and the Fushan Nursery. It lies within a basin embraced by the foothills of the Snow Mountain Range…
Known as the "No.1 Scenic Wonder of Lan Yang and a Spiritual Fortress of Our Ancestors," Dali Tian Gong Temple (also called Qingyun Temple) is located beside the coastal highway in Yilan County. Nestled against Caoling Mountain and fronting the Pacific Ocean, the temple boasts intricate architecture and an imposing presence. It enshrines the Jade Emperor and enjoys immense popularity with a constant stream of worshippers, making it widely renowned. In front of Dali Tian Gong Temple, you can take in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean...
During the Qing Dynasty’s Qianlong era, when Yilan was still a wild and undeveloped region, in the third year of the Jiaqing reign, Wu Sha led a group of Han militiamen from Zhangzhou, Quanzhou, and Guangdong to settle in Lanyang via Wushi Port. They built a makeshift earthen fort named Touwei (now Toucheng) south of the harbor as their base for pioneer farming. Initially, there were frequent conflicts with the Kavalan people. The following year, an outbreak of smallpox occurred, and Wu Sha helped by providing medicine. Grateful for his assistance, the Kavalan people allowed the settlers to...
Shangxin Garden is located on the southern side of the boundary between Taipei and Yilan counties along the Beiyi Highway, covering an area of approximately 16 hectares. Designed according to the mountainous terrain, it features an obstacle course made of logs and ropes, a barbecue area, an observation deck, a hiking and flower-viewing zone, and a camping site. The garden has a camping and barbecue area that can accommodate four to five hundred campers, surrounded by barbecue grills for visitors to use...
Luodong Night Market is located in Luodong Town, Yilan, and is a bustling, highly popular tourist night market. Visitors traveling to Yilan will definitely plan an evening visit to stroll and shop at Luodong Night Market. It is one of the most popular nighttime destinations in Yilan and was even selected as the "friendliest night market" in the 2010 Tourism Bureau Night Market Awards. Lu…
The Taiping Mountain Forest Recreation Area is located in Datong Township, Yilan County, Taiwan. Formerly the Taiping Mountain Forest, it was transformed into a forest recreation area in 1989. It is said that even during the logging period, Taiping Mountain became one of Taiwan’s Twelve Scenic Spots, thanks to its natural wonders such as sea of clouds and spectacular sunrises. After the forest railway began operation, the number of hikers increased steadily. …
Qilan Forest Farm is located in the area surrounding Taiwan's Snow Mountain Range, centered on the northern ridge of the mountain. The western side of the ridge belongs to the drainage basin of the Tamsui River, while the eastern side belongs to that of the Lanyang River. It spans across Yilan, Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, and Taichung counties, covering a total area of 45,799 hectares. The forest farm was established in 1949 and initially served as a forestry...
Mingchi Forest Recreation Area is located in Yingshi Village, Datong Township, Yilan County, Taiwan, near the Northern Cross-Island Highway (Provincial Highway No. 7). It was originally managed by the Forestry Conservation Division of the Veterans Affairs Council and is now operated by the Coconut Grove Enterprise. The recreation area sits at an altitude of approximately 1,150 to 1,700 meters and features facilities such as a nursery and forest trails...
The Northeast Coast & Yilan Coast National Scenic Area, formerly known as the Northeast Coast National Scenic Area, is a distinctive scenic zone in northeastern Taiwan known for its unique geological formations and rich history. It is located along Taiwan’s northeast coast, stretching from Nanya Village in Ruifang District, New Taipei City in the north, to the southern cape of Neipi Beach in Su’ao Township, Yilan County in the south. The coastal line extends 102.5 kilometers…
Dongshan River Water Park is located by the Dongshan River in Wujie Township, Yilan County, Taiwan. Construction began in 1987, the park opened in June 1993, and was officially completed in June 1994. Combining the characteristics of the Dongshan River, the park adopts the theme of “getting close to water and embracing greenery,” and makes extensive use of traditional Yilan building materials to present visitors with a style that is…
Qilan Forest Amusement Park is located in Tuchang Village, Datong Township, Yilan County, Taiwan, approximately 38 kilometers from both Yilan City and Luodong City. It sits at the gateway to Taipingshan and Lishan. Facing the Taipingshan mountain range and situated at the confluence of the Lanyang River, Duowang River, and Tiangu'er River, the area boasts wide river valleys and naturally stunning scenery, making it one of Yilan County’s most popular attractions…
Toucheng Old Street
On the hillside on the southern shore of Meihua Lake stands Sanching Temple, the headquarters of Taoism across Taiwan. It enshrines the three highest deities of Taoism: the Supreme Jade Pure Yuan Shi Tian Zun, the Supreme Shang Qing Ling Bao Tian Zun, and the Supreme Tai Qing Dao De Tian Zun, collectively known as the "Three Pure Ones," which is also the origin of the temple’s name. The temple promotes the Taoist values of diligence, serenity, and learning. The entire complex...
Yuanyang Lake is located deep in the mountains at the border between Hsinchu County and Yilan County, serving as one of the upstream sources of the Tamsui River. At an elevation of about 1,670 meters, the lake stretches 575 meters in length and 200 meters in width, covering an area of approximately 3.6 hectares—shaped somewhat like a spoon. The origin of its name comes from the frequent presence of mandarin ducks on the lake. Legend has it that…