Spend the Qingming holiday with your family at Green Expo 2018 – Top 5 Family-Friendly Stays

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

The 2018 Yilan Green Expo was grandly held at the Dongshan River Eco Park. To encourage low-carbon travel, visitors can enter for free by showing their public transport ticket stubs. There’s also a combined two-park ticket package with the Traditional Arts Park. The areas near Dongshan Station and the Eco Park feature three major themed zones that are great for photos and fun, making them perfect for a family holiday. In addition, Yilan offers many unique accommodations, some of which provide special Green Expo discount packages, ideal for family travel planning.

1. Reluctant to Leave Homestay
Reluctant to Leave is a European-style villa offering quiet, comfortable, and spacious accommodation with an exotic romantic vibe. Beyond its distinctive exterior, the interior facilities and room decor are also thoughtfully designed.
 
Address: No. 3, Lane 1, Alley 103, Section 2, Xianghe Rd., Wujie Township, Yilan County

2. Barefoot Homestay
Barefoot Homestay is a leisure homestay established by the Deyi Family Care Association, a registered organization in Yilan County, serving as a vocational training workplace for youth employment. Surrounded by fields and greenery, the homestay features an outdoor ecological garden covering over 500 ping, with landscaped gardens meticulously designed by the owners. Guests can ride bicycles through the lush fields, enjoy the scenic beauty of Meihua Lake, and take in the lake and mountain views. 

Address: No. 112, Lane 131, Alley 11, Xiahulu Road, Dexi Village, Dongshan Township, Yilan County

3. Fairy Tale Village Organic Resort Farm
Fairy Tale Village Eco Farm boasts stunning scenery, slides, hot spring rooms, and a castle. It has received Yilan’s Leisure Accommodation, Dining, and Experience Service Quality Certification for three consecutive years. Visitors can experience organic living, bike around Meihua Lake to watch water dance performances, and explore Luodong Night Market in the evening to sample Yilan’s specialty snacks. 

Address: No. 300, Meihua Rd., Guangxing Village, Dongshan Township, Yilan County (next to Luodong Night Market and Meihua Lake Little Bear Bookstore)

4. Kids Fun Land Family Homestay
The owners of this homestay are a young couple with a small family of four, who wanted to create a warm and family-friendly homestay in the rustic setting of Yilan. It’s just a five-minute drive from downtown Luodong. The homestay facilities include a castle, ball pit, slide, building blocks, and more, making it a veritable paradise for kids. 

Address: No. 20, Lane 2, Alley 529, Guangxing Village (Road), Dongshan Township, Yilan County