Winter Hot Spring Fun: The 2013 Yilan Hot Spring Season Kicks Off in Full Swing

▲The Yilan Hot Spring Season kicks off, and soaking in the hot springs of Jiaoxi is a major highlight during the cold winter months. (Photo / Taken from the Yilan County Government Cultural Affairs Bureau website, file photo)

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The 2013 Yilan Hot Spring Season launched on the 6th in Jiaoxi Township, featuring special weekends such as Hotel Week and Gourmet Week, as well as a tourism passport that includes attraction introductions, events, and special offers. In addition, the theme of the hot spring season is “Health · Leisure · Wellness,” with activities such as a marathon carnival, leisurely bike rides, and hiking, giving visitors more to enjoy beyond soaking in hot springs.

The hot spring season is combined with the Lanyang International Hotel Festival. On the opening day on the 6th, there will be a gourmet feast with hundreds of tables; there is also a lucky draw with prizes totaling around NT$500,000. Visitors who collect two stamps during the event period can participate, with grand prizes including a two-person hot spring trip to Japan, an eco-friendly electric scooter, and a shaking butt massager.

▲The Eastern Resort Hot Spring HotelBoasts a unique undersea hot spring known as “Golden Spring”

During the Winter Love Yilan Hot Spring Season from 12/06 to 12/29, located in Toucheng,the Eastern Resort Hot Spring Hoteloffers accommodation and hot spring discounts, including weekday rates for a mountain-view double room at NT$4,880 (original price NT$10,500 + 10%), with one night’s stay and two meals, and possible complimentary upgrade to a sea-view double room depending on availability. Hot spring soaking is available on weekdays for the sea-view hot spring room at NT$2,000 for 2 hours (for two people) or NT$2,800 for 2 hours (for four people), with additional services such as hot spring + dining.

【Eastern Resort Hot Spring Hotel】

Address: No. 36, Section 4, Binhai Road, Toucheng Township, Yilan County

Phone: 03-978-0782

▲2013 Yilan Hot Spring Season event poster. (Photo / Taken from2013 Yilan Hot Spring Seasonofficial website)