Explore Five Yilan Cafés in a Literary Time Capsule
By MOOK HowToTrip Editorial Team
Blessed with expansive plains and agreeable weather, Yilan is easily accessible via the Hsuehshan Tunnel, allowing urbanites to enjoy spontaneous short trips. For this feature, HowToTrip has selected five Yilan cafés that feel like charming time capsules. Sit beneath the old buildings, quietly reading a book, enjoying an afternoon or late evening, paired with the cool climate—it’s a full immersion in literary ambiance.
The comfortable climate of Yilan combined with its artistic cafés creates a relaxing experience for both body and mind (Image source / Old Bookshelf – Secondhand Books, Coffee, Light Meals)
1. Mr. Giraffe
Mr. Giraffe Café is filled with a nostalgic charm (Image source / Mr. Giraffe)
2. Summer Solstice Coffee
Summer Solstice Coffee offers a laid-back and cozy vibe, perfect for indulging in afternoon tea and light bites (Image source / Summer Solstice Coffee)
3. Old Bookshelf - Secondhand Books, Coffee, Light Meals
Old Bookshelf isn’t just a café—it also houses a wealth of secondhand books, making it a treasure trove for avid readers (Image source / Old Bookshelf – Secondhand Books, Coffee, Light Meals)
4. Hesheng Taiping Cafe story
Once a filming location for Takeshi Kaneshiro’s commercial, Hesheng Taiping was originally a hospital and has now transformed into a café rich in historical charm (Image source / Hesheng Taiping Cafe story)
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