Everyone’s gone camping crazy！ Enjoy five unique styles of camping in Yilan

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In the era of camping craze, for those in northern Taiwan, if you don’t want to travel too far during holidays but still crave the embrace of nature, heading to Yilan for camping is definitely one of the top choices. Have you heard of five-star camping? Or camping on the beach under a sky full of stars? No matter the style, getting close to nature and enjoying precious moments with family and friends are what make camping so enchanting. We’ve rounded up five types of camping experiences—come find your dream campsite today.

1. Five-star luxury – Glamping, the butler-style dream camping

Glamping stands for glamorous camping, a new term combining “glamorous” and “camping.” It means you can enjoy the beauty of camping without hauling tons of gear. The tents here are so high-quality and spacious, they hardly feel like camping—but you still get to enjoy nature as if it’s all yours. This campsite adopts a natural, organic lifestyle, bringing people and nature back to their roots, allowing you to experience nature in the most comfortable way possible.

2. Adventurous mountain forest style – Pearl Garo Lake camping by the lake

This is the advanced level of camping in the mountains. Over two days and one night, you’ll witness the beauty of Garo Lake at all hours. Professional guides will pay tribute to the towering cypress trees at the giant tree trail entrance at noon, trees that witnessed the bustling forestry industry during the Japanese colonial period. In the afternoon, you’ll arrive at Doroko Lake, where you might see its dazzling reflection against the blue sky or catch it shyly veiled in a mist. The next morning, wake up early to enjoy the moving moments of Garo Lake.

3. Family-friendly farm style – Wuling Farm for maple viewing and stargazing

Wuling Farm requires entering the mountains via Yilan, so many campers also classify it as a Yilan camping spot. It’s perfect for family camping fun. Though the camping area is simple, it offers endless surprises. You can enjoy the fragrance of the mountains, lounge among maple leaves in autumn, listen to the sounds of flowing water and insects, or watch the kids’ favorite black swans gliding in the pond while feeding them fish food. The camping facilities are well-developed, with a thoughtfully planned camping zone, plus cooking and play areas—perfect for a relaxing afternoon.

4. Outdoor ocean style – Dongao canoeing and beach camping

If you want to camp under starry skies in a light-pollution-free environment and try sea kayaking, Dongao is the place to go. Camp by the beach the first night, grill dinner under the moonlight, then wake up to sunrise breakfast by the sea and enjoy a morning kayak session. Immerse yourself in the pure feeling of beach camping—no water, no electricity, no light pollution, just you in nature. The next morning, paddle from Dongao Bay’s northern coast in Yilan southward to the gravel beach near Pink Bird Forest Fishing Port. The bay has calmer waters, making it ideal for families and beginners.

5. Wilderness hidden gem style – Nanfangao canoeing and camping adventure

Facing the vast Pacific Ocean, the group paddles canoes to explore beautiful fjords, cliffs, and beaches. This is a journey to uncover hidden gems, passing by stunning glass beaches with crystals sparkling like gems. The long, crescent-shaped coastline becomes your nighttime campsite. Everyone works together to build a campfire, cook over an open fire, set up tents, and experience wilderness living. Under the sound of waves and starlight, pitch tents and share stories around the campfire in a unique atmosphere, living leisurely and enjoying the extraordinary feeling of merging with nature.

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Original source:https://www.tripbaa.com/tp/2017/10/25/yilan-camping- family-5star/