After seeing the bald cypress trees, come here next – 6 popular spots for a light trip to Yilan

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team, compiled and reported

Known as the "Little Europe" of Taiwan, Yilan boasts serene and picturesque scenery and atmosphere, making it a popular destination for those seeking a light trip as well as a frequent pilgrimage site for the hipster crowd. Here are six popular spots in Yilan, including beautiful landscapes and arts and culture squares or parks, which we recommend adding to your travel list as a reference for your next visit to Yilan.

1. Anrong River Flood Diversion Bridge
The Anrong River Flood Diversion Weir Scenic Area, known as the most beautiful bike path in Yilan, features European-style pastoral landscapes and lakeside views that blend with the water and sky, making it perfect for picnics, walks, and canoeing. Recently, for Qixi Festival, the flood diversion bridge was painted in pinkish-purple hues, with nighttime lighting adding a romantic ambiance, turning it into a new hot Instagram check-in spot.

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 makes extensive use of wire mesh, exuding a strong post-industrial vibe.

3. Yilan Literature Museum
Located in the city center, the Yilan Literature Museum is a classic Japanese-style building that exudes a rich traditional Japanese atmosphere. It was once the former residence of the principal of an old agricultural school and was designated 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 Diudiuang Forest