Taiwan’s Finest Souvenirs: Specially Selected Yilan Local Delicacies

Written/compiled and reported by Chi Bing-hui

Yilan’s beautiful mountains and clear waters are already well known. In recent years, under the guidance of the Council of Agriculture (COA), Executive Yuan, and various agricultural associations, the region has been fully committed to developing distinctive souvenirs. With carefully selected fresh ingredients, agricultural specialty processed goods have taken on a new look; and farmers and agricultural groups produce them with the mindset of “what we make is what we’d eat and use ourselves.” As a result, the souvenirs are healthy to consume, giving consumers peace of mind when purchasing.

So far, the COA has successfully guided the development of over 300 products. This year, in celebration of the centennial National Day, it has specially selected 70 “Agricultural Best Souvenirs” to recommend to the public, allowing everyone to experience the outstanding results of premium agriculture. Below are three featured souvenir selections that are suitable for both gifting and personal use.

1. Recommended Souvenir: Streamside Journey

Besides tea, pomelos are also a major product in Yilan. Dongshan Township alone accounts for 70% of Yilan County’s total pomelo production. In addition to being exported to other cities and counties, pomelos are also made into pomelo flower vinegar, pomelo vinegar, or refined into essential oils and handmade soaps. The “Streamside Journey” gift box is exquisitely crafted and includes 250ml of pomelo flower vinegar, 250ml of pomelo vinegar, 250ml of traditionally brewed artisan soy sauce, 150g of black tea bags, 150g of green tea bags, two small packets of stone crackers, 12 small packets of nut brittle, and a 120g essential oil handmade soap (choose any five items). The exterior is packaged in a peony-patterned cloth tote bag, which can still be used even after the contents are gone.

Address / No. 103, Xinliao Road, Zhongshan Village, Dongshan Township, Yilan County (Yilan County Zhongshan Leisure Agricultural Area)

Phone / 03-958-7010

Price / Any combination of five items for NT$1,280

2. Recommended Souvenir: Scallion Guy’s Seafood Crisps

Sanxing is almost synonymous with “scallions” in the minds of the general public. With over twenty years of cultivation history, Sanxing scallions are of superior quality, can enhance the effect of vitamin B1, and offer significant health benefits, making them an indispensable and eye-catching ingredient in cooking. After active development of scallion products by the Sanxing Township Farmers’ Association, in addition to cooking-friendly scallion sauces, scallion powders, and scallion oils, there is also a snack series called “Scallion Guy,” such as egg rolls, scallion pies, and addictive seafood crisps. The seafood crisps come in two flavors: shrimp and anchovy. Made with high-quality refined fish paste and local premium Sanxing scallions, combined with shrimp, anchovies, and almonds, they have a crispy texture, and with every bite, you can taste the rich aroma of Sanxing scallions — making them irresistible.