Watch the sunrise from your room – 4 selected Yilan hotels with views of the "Turtle Mountain Sunrise"

1. Eastern Media Marine Hot Spring Hotel
The Eastern Media Marine Hot Spring Hotel boasts the most pristine and breathtaking sea view, making it the top choice for viewing the sunrise over Guishan Island. This year, the hotel has also planned New Year’s Eve events, inviting guests to count down together before welcoming the first light of the new year.

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

▲ Jingquan Fenglu has the largest infinity pool in northern Taiwan and offers direct views of Guishan Island. (Photo provided by Jingquan Fenglu)

2. Jingquan Fenglu
Built by Silks Club Grand Formosa Hotels & Resorts, Jingquan Fenglu is a brand-new boutique hot spring resort in Jiaoxi, Yilan. Its design — from the lobby to the guest rooms — incorporates many local Yilan elements and artworks. One of its standout features is the largest open-air infinity hot spring pool in northern Taiwan on the rooftop, where guests can relax while admiring the scenery of Guishan Island and the Lanyang Plain. Without even stepping out of the hotel, you can enjoy a beautiful view of Guishan Island.

Address: No. 67, Wenquan Road, Jiaoxi Township, Yilan County

▲ The newly opened Yuechuan Hotel offers direct views of Guishan Island from most of its room types. (Photo / Reporter Cai Wenjun)

▲ The sunrise view of Guishan Island as seen from Yuechuan Hotel. (Photo / From theYilan Yuechuan Hotel Facebook page)

3. Yuechuan Hotel
The literary-themed, family-friendly Yuechuan Hotel officially opened on Christmas Eve in Yilan City. Designed with the concept of a "library hotel," its biggest highlights include a two-story book wall in the lobby corner and a diverse selection of books available on each floor. Additionally, most of the hotel’s room types offer direct views of Guishan Island, allowing guests to comfortably watch the sunrise from the comfort of their own rooms.

Address: No. 123, Section 5, Zhongshan Road, Yilan City

4. Sandori Hotel
Located in a quiet corner of Jiaoxi’s mountain area, Sandori Hotel offers sweeping views of the city and surrounding farmland. In addition to the pleasant surroundings, the hotel blends rich wooden materials with the play of natural light throughout the space — from the lobby to the guest rooms — to create an environment close to nature.
Through the large floor-to-ceiling windows of the Asahi Room, the beautiful sunrise over Guishan Island unfolds right before your eyes, letting you welcome the new year in a serene and tranquil atmosphere.

Address: No. 1, Lane 291, Xingnong Road, Jiaoxi Township, Yilan County