
▲ Sunrise over Guishan Island in Yilan. (Photo / from the Facebook page of Hotel Royal Chiaohsi Yilan)
Reporter Tsai Wen-chun / Comprehensive report
With just two weeks left until the end of 2017, if you're tired of the loud fireworks, why not quietly welcome the first sunrise of the new year with family and friends? Known as the backyard garden of Greater Taipei, Yilan boasts the famous Guishan Island sunrise, making it a top choice for travelers to greet the dawn. This article rounds up 4 hotels in Yilan where you can directly enjoy the Guishan sunrise, allowing you to admire the dreamy scenery across Lanyang Plain without the crowds.

▲ Hotel Royal Chiaohsi in Jiaoxi, Yilan. (Photo / provided by Hotel Royal Chiaohsi)
1. Hotel Royal Chiaohsi
The luxury boutique hot spring resort “Hotel Royal Chiaohsi,” built by Silks Club Hotels & Resorts in Jiaoxi, Yilan, incorporates numerous local Yilan elements and art in its design from the lobby to the guest rooms. The hotel’s biggest highlight is the largest open-air infinity hot spring pool in Northern Taiwan on its rooftop, offering guests a relaxing view of Guishan Island and the Lanyang Plain. Without even leaving the hotel, you can take in the beautiful sight of Guishan Island.
Address: No. 67, Wenquan Rd., Jiaoxi Township, Yilan County

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2. Jiaoxi Kirin Hotel
The newly opened Jiaoxi Kirin Hotel this year not only offers a private open-air hot spring bath with the highest vantage point in Jiaoxi but also provides a 180-degree panoramic view of the Lanyang Plain and a distant view of Guishan Island from its rooftop. Therefore, welcoming the dawn and enjoying the beautiful Guishan sunrise here is nothing short of a dreamlike experience! The hotel is also currently offering a “2017 New Year’s Eve Dawn Arrival” accommodation package, which includes one night’s stay with three meals for two people — featuring afternoon tea, New Year’s Eve dinner, and a dawn breakfast — plus the option to check out as late as 1 p.m. on New Year’s Day.
Address: No. 116, Section 5, Jiaoxi Rd., Jiaoxi Township, Yilan County

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3. Hotel Royal Chiaohsi
Already known as a literary-style, family-friendly hotel in Yilan City, “Hotel Royal Chiaohsi” features the concept of a “library hotel.” Its biggest highlights include a two-story-high book wall in one corner of the lobby and a diverse collection of books on every floor. In addition, most room types in the hotel offer direct views of Guishan Island, allowing guests to comfortably stay in their rooms while enjoying the beautiful sunrise of the new year.
Address: No. 123, Section 5, Zhongshan Rd., Yilan City

▲ Lüwu International Tourism Hotel in Yilan, where you can see Guishan Island from the highest point of the Japanese-style garden. (Photo / provided by a netizen on IG@)sabrina810914(Authorized for use, no screenshots please)
4. Lüwu International Tourism Hotel & Lüwu Japanese-Themed Garden
Known as the Taiwanese version of Kenrokuen Garden, Lüwu International Tourism Hotel uses changes in terrain to create artificial hills, waterfalls, arched bridges, and lakes. It also plants black pines, camphor trees, cherry blossoms, and junipers, authentically recreating a classic Japanese stroll-style garden in Taiwan. On clear days, visitors who climb to the highest point in the garden may even catch a glimpse of Guishan Island, giving them the feeling of welcoming the dawn in Japan.
Address: No. 459, Section 2, Wubin Rd., Wuje Township, Yilan County
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