Bumper Cars X Hot Spring Eggs X Container Houses!An Ultra-Fun Parent-Child Day Trip in Yilan

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family / Compiled Report
 
Holidays always make you want to take the kids out for a walk, but you’re not sure where to go? Yilan, this hidden paradise, not only has great mountains and waters but is also super fun. Ride bumper cars through the woods, try the fun and tasty hot spring-boiled eggs, and visit the super cute all-white container houses. Bring the whole family to explore Yilan this holiday!
 
1. Herbelle Longtan Lakeside Leisure Park
Yilan’s hottest new attraction features a wave-like megastructure made of 73 all-white container houses. It’s incredibly healing under the blue skies and white clouds on a sunny day. The park combines a café, a sightseeing factory, and even an 11-meter-high observation deck offering panoramic views of Longtan Lake. It’s super convenient for letting the kids burn off energy.

Address: No. 151, Zhangfu Rd., Jiaoxi Township, Yilan County
Phone: 08-00059588
Hours: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
 
2.Taiping Mountain Bumper Cars
Located in Yilan’s Taiping Mountain Forest Recreation Area, these bumper cars resumed service after a six-year hiatus. The 3-kilometer ride from Taiping Mountain Station to Maosing Station takes about 30 minutes, with 8 daily runs. Travelers can ride in open carts, enjoying the unobstructed forest scenery of Taiping Mountain and reliving the historic logging railway experience.

Address: No. 58-1, Taiping Lane, Datong Township, Yilan County
Phone: 03-9809806
Hours: Monday–Friday 06:00 AM – 08:00 PM, Weekends 04:00 AM – 08:00 PM
 
3.Qingshui Geothermal Area
Qingshui Geothermal is located in the Qingshui River Valley on the south side of Qingshui Village, Datong Township. The park covers 2.5 hectares and features a 30-meter-long stream where visitors can soak their feet. Guests can also cook food and soak their feet in the park—kids will definitely have a blast. The distant green mountains paired with the rising white steam from the geothermal vents create a truly charming rural scene.

Address: No. 139, Lane 501, Section 8, Sanxing Rd., Datong Township, Yilan County
Phone: 03-9894500
Hours: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

4.Zhuangwei Sand Dunes Tourism Service Park
Covering a vast area of 4.5 hectares, Zhuangwei Tourism Service Park features Yilan’s largest sand dune landscape. Kids can run and play freely here or sit on the dunes to enjoy the play of light and shadows and architectural art. The second floor of the service area even has a sky path where visitors can leap across the entire park.

Address: No. 18, Lane 196, Section 2, Zhuangbin Rd., Zhuangwei Township, Yilan County
Phone: 03-9382420
Hours: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
 
5.Zhan Café
Located at the Toucheng Dakeng Viewpoint, Zhan Café boasts large floor-to-ceiling glass windows with endless ocean views. Sit indoors, enjoy snacks and coffee, and gaze out at the sea while relaxing at your own leisurely pace. Just steps away from the café is Yilan’s famous surfing spot—you can head straight to the beach for some sand and wave fun, ensuring a great time for both adults and kids.