After enjoying the bald cypress trees, come on this light travel tour to explore six popular spots in Yilan

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Yilan, known as the "Little Europe" of Taiwan, boasts serene and picturesque scenery and atmosphere. It's a popular destination for travelers seeking a light trip and a frequent pilgrimage site for the trendy and artistic crowd. Below are six popular attractions in Yilan, including beautiful landscapes and cultural squares or parks, recommended for your travel list and as references for your next visit to Yilan.

1. Anrong River Flood Diversion Bridge
The Anrong River Flood Diversion Weir Scenic Area, hailed as the most beautiful bike path in Yilan, features European-style pastoral landscapes and lakeside views that blend with the water and sky—perfect for picnics, walks, and canoeing. Recently, for Qixi Festival, the diversion bridge was painted in pink-purple hues and illuminated at night to create a romantic ambiance, making it a new hot spot for Instagram check-ins.

2. Qinghe Bridge Jinmei Plank Walk
The Jinmei Plank Walk, attached to Qinghe Bridge in Yilan City, combines an alternative industrial-style wire mesh with wooden planks to form a uniquely styled skywalk. Its rugged and exposed exterior, made mostly of wire mesh, exudes a post-industrial vibe.

3. Yilan Literature Museum
Located in the city area, the Yilan Literature Museum is a classic Japanese-style building that exudes a strong traditional Japanese atmosphere. It was once the former dormitory of the principal of an old agricultural school. Listed as a historical building in 2001, even Takeshi Kaneshiro once shot a commercial here.

4. Jimmy Liao Square, Yilan Railway Station, Happiness Transfer Station, and Diudiu Forest