{"id":4953,"date":"2025-01-01T02:44:16","date_gmt":"2025-01-01T02:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog\/our-guide-to-yilan"},"modified":"2025-01-01T02:44:16","modified_gmt":"2025-01-01T02:44:16","slug":"guide-to-yilan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/01\/guide-to-yilan\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Guide to Yilan \u5b9c\u862d\u61f6\u4eba\u5305 &#8211; Beaches, Mountains, Hot Springs, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4953_ddfe52-78, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4953_ddfe52-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4953_ddfe52-78\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4953_ddfe52-78 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4953_ddfe52-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4953_ddfe52-78\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4953_ddfe52-78 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4953_ddfe52-78\">Yilan is a gem on Taiwan&#8217;s northeast coast. It has rugged mountains, waterfalls, a flat coastal plain, a volcanic island, hot springs, and some of the best beaches in Taiwan. In addition, you can find night markets, seafood markets, museums, and much more to explore here. It is definitely worth a stop on your next trip to Taiwan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- Travel Tips Block -->\n<div style=\"\n    border: 2px solid #4CAF50; \/* Colored frame *\/\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    padding: 15px 20px;\n    margin: 20px 0;\n    background-color: #f9f9f9;\n    font-family: 'Lato', Arial, sans-serif;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    box-shadow: 0px 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\n\">\n    <p style=\"\n        margin-top: 0;\n        font-size: 20px;\n        color: #333333;\n        font-weight: 700;\n        display: flex;\n        align-items: center;\n    \">\n        \u26f0\ufe0f Planning your trip to Yilan? \ud83c\udf0a\n    <\/p>\n    <p style=\"\n        margin: 0 0 10px;\n        font-size: 16px;\n        color: #555555;\n    \">\n        Here are some top travel tips for you:\n    <\/p>\n    <ul style=\"\n        padding-left: 20px;\n        margin: 0;\n        font-size: 17px;\n        color: #444444;\n    \">\n        <li>Best time to visit: <strong>March to November.<\/strong> During winter months there is constant rain due to the northeasterly winds.\u00a0<\/li>\n        <li>How to get there: \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/BcBPIaM4\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Taiwan Railway (TRA\/TRB)\n            <\/a> and \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/3LFwFDwg\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n           Inter-City Bus <\/a> \n        <\/li>\n        <li>Best places to stay: \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/agoda.tp.st\/63KiePJB\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Ying Shih Guest House\n            <\/a> \n            or \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/agoda.tp.st\/ABx3b8pp\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Toucheng Leisure Farm \n            <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n        <li>Book tours and activities in Yilan on \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/RtyXKFo3\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Klook\n        <\/li>\n <\/li>\n        <li>Stay connected with \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/q1DtID9L\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                a local SIM\n            <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n <li>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/vBypDTkT\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Rent a car\n            <\/a> \n            to explore distant sights\n        <\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n    <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4953_f124f4-f9 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4953_f124f4-f9 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4953_f124f4-f9 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4953_f124f4-f9 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Historical Background of Yilan:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before Chinese settlers came, the area around Yilan was inhabited by the Ketagalan Aboriginal tribe, whose language is now extinct. The name Yilan comes from this language.&nbsp;<br>The town Toucheng literally means &#8220;first town&#8221; in Chinese, because it was the first settlement in Yilan, settled in the late&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/zh.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E9%A0%AD%E5%9F%8E%E8%80%81%E8%A1%97\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1700s<\/a>. With the nearby Wushih and Touwei Harbors around the same time, it became the economic focal point of Yilan. However, in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Wushih Harbor and Touwei Harbor silted in, reducing their function.<br>With the advent of the Japanese-built Yilan railway line in the mid-1900s, as well as constant floods and continual silting of the harbors, Toucheng Old Street quickly lost its importance economically and fell into decay.<br>The Japanese also built logging railways up to Taipingshan to harvest lumber.&nbsp;<br>The first path between Yilan and Hualien was a trail built in the Qing Dynasty that was completed in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Suhua_Highway\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1876<\/a>, in order for the Qing to better control aboriginal peoples on the east coast. Later after Japan took control of Taiwan, they widened the path and built 9 bridges and 14 tunnels along the way, making it drivable for cars (one way only) by 1932. Because much of the road was next to cliffs that underwent constant landslides, it was considered one of the most dangerous roads in the world at the time. In the 1980s the ROC government further widened the road, and the two-lane highway was completed in 1990. In 2020, a tunnel bypassed the section of the road between Su&#8217;ao and Dong&#8217;ao.&nbsp;<br>Currently, Yilan has a population of over <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yilan_County,_Taiwan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">450,000<\/a>. A High-Speed Rail extension is planned for Yilan and is expected to be completed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taipeitimes.com\/News\/front\/archives\/2021\/12\/20\/2003769884\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2036<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When to go?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best weather in Yilan lasts from about March to November. During winter months there is constant rain due to the northeasterly winds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to get to Yilan?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can book tickets to travel to Yilan via&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=727558&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Fbuses-2%2F1014-taiwan%2F%3Fdes_id%3D10012\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>inter-city bus on Klook here<\/strong><\/a><strong>.&nbsp;<\/strong><br><strong><strong>You can book tickets to Yialn via&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qksrv.net\/links\/100804607\/type\/am\/https:\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=727558&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F73749-thsr-one-way-ticket-taipei%2F%3Fspm%3DCountry.CityPopular_Activity_LIST%26clickId%3D4f369cb192\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>high-speed rail (HSR)&nbsp; on Klook here <\/strong><\/a><strong>or&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/100299-foreigners-only-taiwan-high-speed-rail-ticket-taiwan?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>KKDay here.<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<br><strong><strong>Book tickets via the normal train (TRA) on&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=727558&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F1684-5-day-thsr-joint-train-pass-taipei%2F%3Fspm%3DMobility_Aggregate.ActivityListCategorizedGrid_LIST%26clickId%3D0ecee267e9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Klook&nbsp;here<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to get around in Yilan?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As always, we recommend renting a scooter as the best way to see Taiwan. However, you can also a great deal of Yilan by taking the TRA train, inter-city bus, or local bus. Getting around in a car is also a convenient option as there is plenty of parking pretty much everywhere in this less crowded county.&nbsp;<br><strong>Scooter Rental:<\/strong>&nbsp;Looking for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=727351&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Fsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fquery%3Dchiayi%2520scooter%2520rental%26spm%3DCity.TopNavigation.SearchInput%26clickId%3D77ab4eccf7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scooter rental<\/a>&nbsp;in Yilan? You can search&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=668569&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F46362-taipei-station-scooter-rental-pick-up%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Dfe971c248d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook here<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/129416?cid=9223\">KKday here<\/a>&nbsp;to look for options.<br>You can also check out our scooter rental guide&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/scootermoped-rental-in-taiwan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<br><strong>Car Rental:<\/strong>&nbsp;If you are looking for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=668569&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Fsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fquery%3Dtaipei%2520car%2520rental%26spm%3DActivity.TopNavigation.SearchInput%26clickId%3D00cec2d002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">car rentals<\/a>&nbsp;in Yilan, you can also search <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fcar-rentals%2Fresults%2F%3Fpick%3DLuodong%2520Station%26drop%3DLuodong%2520Station%26diffLoc%3Dfalse%26pDate%3D2023-08-01%252010%3A00%26dDate%3D2023-08-04%252010%3A00%26age%3D30%26lat%3D24.677937%26long%3D121.774637%26dLat%3D24.677937%26dLong%3D121.774637%26code%3DTW%26dCode%3DTW%26iata%3D%26dIata%3D%26spm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Dcae45f18f9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook here<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/country\/taiwan\/transportation?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KKDay here<\/a>.&nbsp;You can also check out our car rental guide&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/scooter-and-car-rental-in-taiwan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<br>\u200b<strong>Bicycle Rental:<\/strong>&nbsp;Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan&#8217;s landscapes if you have the time and energy.&nbsp;Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can search on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/104583?cid=9223\">KKday here<\/a>&nbsp;and search for tours on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=733810&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fquery%3DtaIWAN%2520%2520CYCLING%26spm%3DSearchResult.TopNavigation.SearchInput%26clickId%3D5597edb156\">Klook here<\/a>.&nbsp;You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/taiwan-cycling-guide\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tours and Activities:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can purchase tours and tickets for many activities in Yilan such as <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=709759&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F45710-lucky-art-ticket-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchSuggest_LIST%26clickId%3D998f9ad733\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Su&#8217;ao Crayon Castle<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F84823-yilan-taipingshan-day-tour%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3D0da1276359\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Taipingshan<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=716864&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F10737-turtle-island-whale-watching-tour-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3D8b31146811\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Turtle Island<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=724433&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F76488-yilan-international-children-folklore-folkgame-festival%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Dee859c8c86\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Children&#8217;s Festival<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/101866?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lanyang Museum<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F60195-toucheng-leisure-farm-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DHotelAPI_HotelListing.SearchSuggest_LIST%26clickId%3D3af4c06888\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toucheng Leisure Farm<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F60799-zhangnice-farm-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D2132c01568\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zhang Mei Ama Capybura Farm<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F64570-bambiland-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3Dcd16c0d57b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bambi Land<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F61716-e-long-goat-farm-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D61a7b7ab4d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yinong Ranch<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F4698-national-center-for-traditional-arts-ticket-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D1d0a2cac87\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Center for Traditional Arts<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F34799-suao-taxi-museum-ticket-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D2fc354d6ab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Taxi Museum<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F71696-morilife-glamping-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3Dea6d65f3a3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glamping<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F47039-na-sun-gu-glamping-experience%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3Ddfe07e4bc8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Camping<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F56786-atv-experience-yi-lan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D98ab1ed3e8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ATV \/ 4-wheeling experience<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F56065-stand-up-paddle-board-experience-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3Da5ffb1bac9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SUP \/ paddle boarding<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F83636-star-deco-resort-ticket-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3Dfed4654177\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ximeng Forest Theater<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F46777-wushi-harbor-surfing-experience-gear-rental%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D442ac3902a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Surfing<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F3734-dong-ao-bay-sea-cave-kayak-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D1b27d3b074\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kayaking<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F72800-yilan-horse-riding-feeding-experience%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D53d96bea98\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Horse Riding<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F12386-river-tracing-rock-diving-experience-jinyue-waterfall-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D658b7b43f8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">River Tracing<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F23096-river-rafting-experience-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D0feb6299b4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">River Rafting<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F48670-yilan-na-sun-gu-tubing-trip%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3Dcd437794ff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">River Tubing<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F86799-nanao-packrafting-experience-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D6370a90296\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pack Rafting<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F69985-water-bike-yilan-dongshan-river%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D0e9650ff20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Water Biking<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F71121-tofu-cape-sup-snorkeling-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST.MoreReviews%26clickId%3D18f3c5f6b5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Snorkeling<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.klook.com\/activity\/57934-kayaking-yilan\/?spm=City.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST&amp;clickId=a6047a34e6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canoeing<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F72641-xueshancrab-shrimp-fishing-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D6e3f3a6a1f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shrimping&nbsp;<\/a>and many others&nbsp;through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=727351&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Fcity%2F436-chiayi-things-to-do%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ChangeDestination.Destination%26clickId%3Dcd43b70bdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook here<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/city\/chiayi?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Stay:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have stayed at and recommend\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/partners\/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&amp;cid=1837437&amp;hid=568328\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ying Shih Guest House<\/a>, a resort in Datong Township near Taipingshan and Fan Fan Hot Spring (you can book on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/partners\/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&amp;cid=1837437&amp;hid=568328\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agoda here<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=2076&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Ftw%2Fying-shih-resort.html&amp;campaign_id=84\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Booking.com here<\/a>), and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/partners\/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&amp;cid=1837437&amp;hid=624308\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jiaosi Hotspring Hotel<\/a>, a hotel with hot springs in each room\u00a0(you can book on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/partners\/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&amp;cid=1837437&amp;hid=624308\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agoda here<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=2076&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fcity%2Ftw%2Fchiao-hsi.html&amp;campaign_id=84\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Booking.com here<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/?Allianceid=3897566&amp;SID=23036234&amp;trip_sub1=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trip.com%2Fhot%2Ftop-10-jiaoxi-hot-spring-hotels%2F&amp;trip_sub3=D88183\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trip.com here<\/a>). We have also stayed at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.klook.com\/hotels\/detail\/301948-toucheng-leisure-farm\/?spm=SearchResult.SearchResult_LIST&amp;clickId=29802c75f6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toucheng Leisure Farm<\/a>, a recreational farm and experience center in Toucheng (you can book on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/partners\/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&amp;cid=1837437&amp;hid=285572\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agoda here<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=2076&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Ftw%2Ftou-cheng-leisure-farm.en-gb.html%3Faid%3D311984%26label%3Dtou-cheng-leisure-farm-hbom%252A%252AxX022D2jHFwIi4lQS541220299892%253Apl%253Ata%253Ap1%253Ap2%253Aac%253Aap%253Aneg%253Afi%253Atiaud-297601666555%253Akwd-44817603415%253Alp9040379%253Ali%253Adec%253Adm%253Appccp%253DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9YXORK0YJiVoOxcWODxYDaAA%26sid%3D4e3001c416f0597554693f4bf2c65fad%26dest_id%3D-2639167%3Bdest_type%3Dcity%3Bdist%3D0%3Bgroup_adults%3D2%3Bgroup_children%3D0%3Bhapos%3D1%3Bhpos%3D1%3Bno_rooms%3D1%3Breq_adults%3D2%3Breq_children%3D0%3Broom1%3DA%252CA%3Bsb_price_type%3Dtotal%3Bsr_order%3Dpopularity%3Bsrepoch%3D1691984009%3Bsrpvid%3D4b571900e0c700ce%3Btype%3Dtotal%3Bucfs%3D1%26%23hotelTmpl&amp;campaign_id=84\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Booking.com here<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.klook.com\/hotels\/detail\/301948-toucheng-leisure-farm\/?spm=SearchResult.SearchResult_LIST&amp;clickId=29802c75f6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook here<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/?Allianceid=3897566&amp;SID=23036234&amp;trip_sub1=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trip.com%2Fhotels%2Fyilan-hotel-detail-1460431%2Ftoucheng-leisure-farm-hotel%2F%3FcityId%3D7614%26chec&amp;trip_sub3=D88185\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trip.com here<\/a>).<br>\u200bWe recommend booking through\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/partners\/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&amp;cid=1837437&amp;hl=en-us&amp;city=11977\">Agoda here<\/a>, which provides the best quality accommodation on the islands.\u00a0Find out where to stay in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/taiwan-hotelaccommodation-booking-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our Taiwan hotels guide<\/a>\u00a0or search for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/partners\/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&amp;cid=1837437&amp;hl=en-us&amp;city=4951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best hotel deals in Taiwan here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Map:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find a map of places we will cover in this blog below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1v8zxMTGkhLcVDGXICmxMgz5I9TMuqUQ&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\n<div align=\"left\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div id=\"805052435823117606\" class=\"wcustomhtml\" style=\"width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: var(--global-palette4); letter-spacing: 0px;\">Let&#8217;s get started:<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/nanao-old-trail\"><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a; font-size: xx-large;\">Nanao Old Trail \u5357\u6fb3\u53e4\u9053<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-2661-orig_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Nanao Old Trail (aka Nanao Historic Trail or Nanao Old Raod) is a historic hiking trail in Yilan County, Taiwan. It was once a major route for the Ayatal aboriginal tribe, and was improved by during the Japanese colonial era. Now you can hike only a small section of the original trail, but you can still see beautiful mountainous scenes, rivers, and wildlife, as well as appreciate the history (read more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/nanao-old-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>).\u200b<\/p>\n<p>You can book a <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F86799-nanao-packrafting-experience-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D6370a90296\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pack Rafting<\/a>, tour at Nan&#8217;ao on <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F86799-nanao-packrafting-experience-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D6370a90296\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #2a2a2a; font-size: xx-large;\">\u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/suhua-highway-monument\">Suhua Highway Monument\u00a0\u8607\u82b1\u516c\u8def\u5b89\u9b42\u7891<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/suaomonuments-1_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">The Suhua Highway Monument (\u8607\u82b1\u516c\u8def\u5b89\u9b42\u7891) and nearby Kailu Xianfengye Temple (\u958b\u8def\u5148\u92d2\u723a\u5edf) commemorate the 13 workers who died building the road from Su&#8217;ao to Hualien from 1932 to the present. It sits on one of the most scenic viewpoints of the highway between Su&#8217;ao and Dong&#8217;ao, overlooking Dong&#8217;ao Bay. It is definitely worth a stop on your next trip to the east coast of Taiwan&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/suhua-highway-monument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>).<br \/>\u200b<br \/><strong>You can also book Wifi and SIM cards for Taiwan on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gigago.com\/esim\/taiwan\/\">Gigago here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u200b<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/nanfangao-lookout\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Nanfang&#8217;ao\u00a0Lookout\u00a0\u5357\u65b9\u6fb3\u89c0\u666f\u81fa<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/317644704-677316300555591-8704156522482256734-n_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Nanfang&#8217;ao is the third-largest fishing harbor in Taiwan and is an important part of the local economy. Just above the harbor along the Suhua highway is an amazing lookout that gives a 180-degree view of southern Yilan, Su&#8217;ao, and the surrounding area. It is definitely worth a stop on your next trip to the east coast of Taiwan&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/nanfangao-lookout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>\u200bLooking for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=727351&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Fsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fquery%3Dchiayi%2520scooter%2520rental%26spm%3DCity.TopNavigation.SearchInput%26clickId%3D77ab4eccf7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">scooter rental<\/a>\u00a0in Yilan? You can search\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=668569&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F46362-taipei-station-scooter-rental-pick-up%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Dfe971c248d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/129416?cid=9223\">KKday here<\/a>\u00a0to look for options.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #3f3f3f; font-size: xx-large;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/suao-neipi-beach\">Su&#8217;Ao Neipi Beach \u8607\u6fb3\u5167\u57e4\u6d77\u7058<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/suaonbeo-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/suaonbeo-jpg.webp 1100w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/suaonbeo-jpg-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/suaonbeo-jpg-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/suaonbeo-jpg-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Su&#8217;Ao&#8217;s Neipi Beach in the Nanfangao area (Yilan County) is perhaps the most beautiful beach in northeast Taiwan. It is known for its romantic atmosphere and large waves, which attract surfers from all around. Popular activities here include surfing, kite surfing, kayaking, scuba diving, hiking, and watching the sunrise.\u00a0\u200b(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/suao-neipi-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=668569&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Fsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fquery%3Dtaipei%2520car%2520rental%26spm%3DActivity.TopNavigation.SearchInput%26clickId%3D00cec2d002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">car rentals<\/a>\u00a0in Yilan, you can also search\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fcar-rentals%2Fresults%2F%3Fpick%3DLuodong%2520Station%26drop%3DLuodong%2520Station%26diffLoc%3Dfalse%26pDate%3D2023-08-01%252010%3A00%26dDate%3D2023-08-04%252010%3A00%26age%3D30%26lat%3D24.677937%26long%3D121.774637%26dLat%3D24.677937%26dLong%3D121.774637%26code%3DTW%26dCode%3DTW%26iata%3D%26dIata%3D%26spm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Dcae45f18f9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here\u00a0<\/a>or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/country\/taiwan\/transportation?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKDay here<\/a>.\u00a0You can also check out our car rental guide\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/scooter-and-car-rental-in-taiwan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0\u200b<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/suao-crayon-factory\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Su&#8217;ao Crayon Factory\u00a0\u8721\u85dd\u881f\u7b46\u57ce\u5821<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: left;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/71862906-396044071068460-1705792350900453376-n-orig_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Su&#8217;ao&#8217;s Crayon Castle (officially Luck Arts Crayon Factory) is a crayon factory castle in Su&#8217;Ao township in Yilan County, that has been specifically designed as a DIY experience center for kids where they can make their own arts and crafts, as well as their own set of markers, and crayon in the shape of Taiwan!\u00a0The DIY activities include making markers and crayons, face painting, painting porcelain, making chalk, and water coloring. Basically, it is a paradise for young children.\u00a0\u200b(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/suao-crayon-factory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #c23b3b;\">You can buy tickets for a discount on\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=709759&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F45710-lucky-art-ticket-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchSuggest_LIST%26clickId%3D998f9ad733\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here<\/a><span style=\"color: #c23b3b;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">\u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/taipingshan\">Taipingshan \u592a\u5e73\u5c71<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/198033053-522710972429472-175703810984149241-n_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Taipingshan (aka Taipingshan National Forest Recreational Area \u592a\u5e73\u5c71\u570b\u5bb6\u68ee\u6797\u6e38\u6a02\u5340) is a magical mountain paradise in Datong Township of Yilan County in Taiwan. It has an old Japanese-era logging railroad track which has mostly been abandoned, but part of it has been restored with a working train. In addition, there are hot springs, Taiwan&#8217;s largest alpine lake, hikes, wildlife, and endless mountain scenery to explore&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/taipingshan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>You can buy a discount entrance ticket to Taipingshan on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/100467-yilan-taipingshan-national-forest-recreation-area-admission-ticket-taiwan?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKday here<\/a> or book a tour on <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F84823-yilan-taipingshan-day-tour%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3D0da1276359\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We have stayed at and recommend\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/partners\/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&amp;cid=1837437&amp;hid=568328\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ying Shih Guest House<\/a>, a resort in Datong Township near Taipingshan and Fan Fan Hot Spring.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/fanfan-hot-spring\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Fanfan Hot Spring \u68b5\u68b5\u6eab\u6cc9<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/fanfanf-orig_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Fanfan Hot Spring is a popular hot spring in Yingshi Village, Datong Township, Yilan County. It is one of the most easily accessible wild hot springs in Taiwan, so it sees many visitors year-round. If you are in the area, you should consider taking a dip here&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/fanfan-hot-spring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">\u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/turtle-island-guishan-island\">Turtle Island (Guishan Island) \u9f9c\u5c71\u5cf6<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-5204-1_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Guishan Island (literally Turtle Mountain Island) is a turtle-shaped island off the coast of Yilan in Eastern Taiwan. Once inhabited by fishermen, it is now a coast guard base but is open for day tours. The island tour includes beautiful sea cliffs, hiking, a lake, an abandoned village, military tunnels,\u00a0\u00a0and whale watching just offshore&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/turtle-island-guishan-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>You can book a personalized tour and ferry boat tickets to Turtle Island with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=716864&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F10737-turtle-island-whale-watching-tour-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3D8b31146811\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/5297-guishan-island-whale-watching-half-day-tour-yilan?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/yilan-childrens-festival\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Yilan Children&#8217;s Festival \u7ae5\u73a9\u7bc0<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/2-9-orig-1_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Yilan International Children&#8217;s Folklore and Folkgame Festival (\u5b9c\u862d\u570b\u969b\u7ae5\u73a9\u85dd\u8853\u7bc0) is one of the largest children&#8217;s festivals in Taiwan, occurring every year during summer break along the Dongshan River in Yilan. It features a large outdoor waterpark as well as musical performances, exhibitions, games, and cultural events. It has become a yearly tradition for many families in northern Taiwan&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/yilan-childrens-festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>You can buy tickets at the door, or book tickets\u00a0<span style=\"color: #515151;\">for a discount on\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=724433&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F76488-yilan-international-children-folklore-folkgame-festival%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Dee859c8c86\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here<\/a>\u00a0or book a day tour on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/145938\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKday here<\/a><span style=\"color: #515151;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/luodong-night-market3393489\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Luodong Night Market \u7f85\u6771\u591c\u5e02<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/ludoingnm-5-orig-1_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Luodong Night Market is the largest night market in Yilan and is one of the area&#8217;s top tourist destinations. The night market covers a large area and usually is packed with people. Delicacies here include mutton soup, shaved ice, duck noodles, and onion pancakes. It is definitely worth a visit on your next trip to Yilan&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/luodong-night-market3393489\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/fish-foot-massage-spa\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Jiaoxi Hot Springs \u7901\u6eaa\u6eab\u6cc9<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-5799-orig_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">There is a popular trend in Taiwan to let fish eat the skin off of your feet. These places are usually related to &#8220;hot springs&#8221; in some way. I have done this a few times, but the last time we were in Jiaoxi it seemed like the town specialized in fish foot massage places. In fact, I later found that Jiaoxi is the foot massage capital of Taiwan&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/fish-foot-massage-spa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>We have stayed at and recommend\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/partners\/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&amp;cid=1837437&amp;hid=624308\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jiaosi Hotspring Hotel<\/a>, a hotel with hot springs in each room (you can book on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/partners\/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&amp;cid=1837437&amp;hid=624308\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Agoda here<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=2076&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fcity%2Ftw%2Fchiao-hsi.html&amp;campaign_id=84\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Booking.com here<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/affiliates\/Izu-Hot-Spring-Jiaoxi-Taiwan.qLHhNuO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotels.com here<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/expedia.com\/affiliates\/Jiaoxi-Hotels-Muen-Hot-Spring-Hotel.ia1AqV3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Expedia here<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/?Allianceid=3897566&amp;SID=23036234&amp;trip_sub1=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trip.com%2Fhot%2Ftop-10-jiaoxi-hot-spring-hotels%2F&amp;trip_sub3=D88183\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trip.com here<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/wufengqi-waterfall\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Wufengqi Waterfall \u4e94\u5cf0\u65d7\u5927\u7011\u5e03<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/img-5756-orig_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Wufengqi is a beautiful waterfall, only a five-minute scooter ride from Jiaoxi. If you are looking for a peaceful place to connect with nature,\u00a0 and you are looking for an easily accessible hike for your family, then this is the place for you&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/wufengqi-waterfall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h2>\u200b\u200b\u200b<strong style=\"color: #515151;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/toucheng-old-street\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Toucheng Old Street \u982d\u57ce\u8001\u8857<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/90225483-543975446238892-8098991302894419968-o-orig_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">Toucheng Old Street (officially Heping Street \u548c\u5e73\u8857) is the oldest street in Yilan, dating back to the Qing Dynasty. It was once the economic center of Yilan, but its importance was later replaced. Now it sits as a monument to the past, with few changes as compared to its former glory. It&#8217;s definitely worth a stop on your trip through Yilan. For more about the old street, check out our full blog\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/toucheng-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/guide-to-toucheng\">Toucheng \u982d\u57ce<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/248394313-431520598411771-6021469249420541963-n_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Toucheng Township in Yilan is known for its amazing beaches, but there is much more to do here, such as visit Lanyang Museum, visit Turtle Island, enjoy seafood, traditional fishing harbors, recreational farms, hiking, cycling, surfing lessons, and much more. Here is a short guide to Toucheng, to let you know the variety of activities that you can enjoy here&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/guide-to-toucheng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h2>\u200b\u200b<strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Lanyang Museum \u862d\u967d\u535a\u7269\u9928<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/248964238-559871705098364-2368053011050764567-n-orig_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/lanyang-museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lanyang Museum<\/a>\u00a0focuses on Toucheng&#8217;s history and artifacts. If you want to learn about the history of Toucheng, this is the place to visit. It is also a beautiful building, designed in the shape of Cuestas, or slanted rocks that appear commonly along Toucheng&#8217;s coastline&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/lanyang-museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You can book discount exhibition tickets to the museum on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/101866?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKday here<\/a>\u00a0or book a tour through\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F83148-yilan-tradition-culture-and-hot-spring-day-tour%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3D8ec3dea7f6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u200b\u200bCheck out our full blog on the Lanyang Museum\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/yehliu-geopark-and-ocean-world\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0\u200b<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/waiao-beach\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Wai&#8217;ao Beach\u00a0\u5916\u6fb3\u6c99\u7058<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/114608464-3246686105390955-9045349374503530898-n-orig_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/waiao-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wai&#8217;ao Beach<\/a>\u00a0(aka Gangao Beach \u6e2f\u6fb3\u6c99\u7058, or Wai&#8217;ao Ocean Recreation Area \u5916\u6fb3\u6d77\u6c34\u6d74\u5834) in Toucheng township of Yilan County is one of the most popular surfing destinations in Taiwan. It features a long flat sandy beach and constant waves. It is also a special beach in Taiwan because you have a constant view of another island in the distance, Turtle Island. It is definitely a great beach worth visiting&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/waiao-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>You can purchase tours and tickets for many activities in Yilan such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FAttractionProductReview-g13806931-d19010575-Double_lion_surfing_in_foreign_Australia_the_first_choice_for_high_quality_teach.html&amp;campaign_id=149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Surfing<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F3734-dong-ao-bay-sea-cave-kayak-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D1b27d3b074\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kayaking<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F72800-yilan-horse-riding-feeding-experience%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D53d96bea98\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Horse Riding<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F12386-river-tracing-rock-diving-experience-jinyue-waterfall-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D658b7b43f8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">River Tracing<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F23096-river-rafting-experience-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D0feb6299b4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">River Rafting<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F48670-yilan-na-sun-gu-tubing-trip%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3Dcd437794ff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">River Tubing<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F86799-nanao-packrafting-experience-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D6370a90296\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pack Rafting<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F69985-water-bike-yilan-dongshan-river%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D0e9650ff20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Water Biking<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F71121-tofu-cape-sup-snorkeling-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST.MoreReviews%26clickId%3D18f3c5f6b5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Snorkeling<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.klook.com\/activity\/57934-kayaking-yilan\/?spm=City.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST&amp;clickId=a6047a34e6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canoeing<\/a>,\u00a0<span style=\"color: #202122;\">and many others\u00a0<\/span>through\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=727351&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Fcity%2F436-chiayi-things-to-do%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ChangeDestination.Destination%26clickId%3Dcd43b70bdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/city\/chiayi?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You can check out our full guide to Wai&#8217;ao Beach\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/waiao-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/double-lion-beach\"><span style=\"color: #515151; font-size: xx-large;\">Double Lion Beach \u96d9\u7345\u6c99\u7058<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/249034920-394860805666217-2058433605736563490-n-orig_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/double-lion-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Double Lion Beach<\/a>\u00a0is a quiet surfing beach in Yilan County. There are fewer people here and awesome waves. The reason it is called Double Lion Beach is because of the two lions in front of the temple that looks over the beach. It is definitely worth a stop on your next trip to Yilan&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/double-lion-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You can book a surfing lesson at Double Lion Beach on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/22343?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u200bCheck out our full blog on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/double-lion-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Double Lion Beach here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #515151; font-size: xx-large;\">\u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/toucheng-leisure-farm\">Toucheng Leisure Farm\u00a0\u982d\u57ce\u8fb2\u5834<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/248744209-162379166103765-1511053895681938573-n-orig_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #515151;\"><span style=\"color: #515151;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/toucheng-leisure-farm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toucheng Farm<\/a>\u00a0is not just a farm but also a leisure area, hotel, restaurant, and activity\u00a0area. Here we also\u00a0fed water buffalo, learned sustainable farming, the ancient art of sweet potato baking, lime juice fermentation, and painted T-shirts. Overall it is a fun time that the whole family can enjoy&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/toucheng-leisure-farm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u200b<\/p>\n<p>You can book tickets to Toucheng Leisure Farm on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F60195-toucheng-leisure-farm-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DHotelAPI_HotelListing.SearchSuggest_LIST%26clickId%3D3af4c06888\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Klook here<\/a>\u00a0or on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/24628?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can also book a room there\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.klook.com\/hotels\/detail\/301948-toucheng-leisure-farm\/?spm=SearchResult.SearchResult_LIST&amp;clickId=29802c75f6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on Klook here<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/partners\/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&amp;cid=1837437&amp;hid=285572\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Agoda here<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=2076&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Ftw%2Ftou-cheng-leisure-farm.en-gb.html%3Faid%3D311984%26label%3Dtou-cheng-leisure-farm-hbom%252A%252AxX022D2jHFwIi4lQS541220299892%253Apl%253Ata%253Ap1%253Ap2%253Aac%253Aap%253Aneg%253Afi%253Atiaud-297601666555%253Akwd-44817603415%253Alp9040379%253Ali%253Adec%253Adm%253Appccp%253DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9YXORK0YJiVoOxcWODxYDaAA%26sid%3D4e3001c416f0597554693f4bf2c65fad%26dest_id%3D-2639167%3Bdest_type%3Dcity%3Bdist%3D0%3Bgroup_adults%3D2%3Bgroup_children%3D0%3Bhapos%3D1%3Bhpos%3D1%3Bno_rooms%3D1%3Breq_adults%3D2%3Breq_children%3D0%3Broom1%3DA%252CA%3Bsb_price_type%3Dtotal%3Bsr_order%3Dpopularity%3Bsrepoch%3D1691984009%3Bsrpvid%3D4b571900e0c700ce%3Btype%3Dtotal%3Bucfs%3D1%26%23hotelTmpl&amp;campaign_id=84\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Booking.com here<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/affiliates\/Toucheng-Leisure-Hotel-Toucheng-Taiwan.3ABj1ON\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotels.com here<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/expedia.com\/affiliates\/Toucheng-Hotels-Toucheng-Leisure-Hotel.zLjkXr6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Expedia here<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/?Allianceid=3897566&amp;SID=23036234&amp;trip_sub1=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trip.com%2Fhotels%2Fyilan-hotel-detail-1460431%2Ftoucheng-leisure-farm-hotel%2F%3FcityId%3D7614%26chec&amp;trip_sub3=D88185\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trip.com here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tcfarm.com.tw\/en\/%E8%8B%B1%E6%96%87\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u200bhttps:\/\/www.tcfarm.com.tw\/en\/<\/a><br \/>Facebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tcfarmeng\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tcfarmeng\/\u200b<\/a><br \/>\u200bTwitter:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/toucheng_farm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/toucheng_farm\u200b<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u200bCheck out our full blog on\u00a0<span style=\"color: #515151;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/toucheng-leisure-farm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toucheng Farm here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\u200b<strong><span style=\"color: #515151; font-size: xx-large;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/daxi-fishing-port\">Daxi Fishing Port \u5927\u6eaa\u6f01\u6e2f<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/248783771-403315841456536-6202739818907581976-n-orig_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #515151;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/daxi-fishing-port\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daxi Fishing Harbor<\/a>\u00a0(aka Ta-Hsi Fishing Harbor) in Toucheng Township, Yilan County has one of the biggest seafood markets in the area. Originally\u00a0it was smaller, but when the residents of Turtle Island were moved here, they expanded the harbor so that more boats could fit. This is where you can get some of the freshest seafood there is, every day at 2:30 PM&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/daxi-fishing-port\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u200bYou can book a tour to Daxi Port on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/150581?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.\u200b<\/p>\n<p>\u200bCheck out our full blog on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/daxi-fishing-port\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daxi Fishing Harbor here<\/a>.\u200b<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/caoling-old-trail\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Caoling Old Trail \u8349\u5dba\u53e4\u9053<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/123542841-2816601941942779-8096264293450952507-n-orig-orig_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">The Caoling Old Trail (aka Caoling Historic Trail) is a section of the Danlan Old Trail connecting Gongliao District of New Taipei to Dali District of Toucheng Township in Yilan. In the past, it was an important shipping route for goods from Yilan to Tamsui. Now it is a popular and family-friendly hiking route due to its convenient public transportation, slow elevation gain, grassy mountain hills, and great views of the surrounding area. \u200bFor more about this place, see our blog<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/caoling-old-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-family: 'Josefin Sans', var(--global-fallback-font); letter-spacing: 0px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/caoling-fulong-bicycle-loop\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Caoling &#8211; Fulong Bicycle Loop \u8349\u5dba-\u798f\u9686\u74b0\u72c0\u7dda<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/3\/2\/54326073\/fulong2-39-orig_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Picture\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; font-size: 90%;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/caoling-fulong-bicycle-loop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Fulong-Coaling-Sandiao Cape- bike route<\/a>\u00a0is one of the most biker-friendly routes in Taiwan, the roughly 2 hour loop is something that the whole family can enjoy. It includes a 2KM ride through the Old Coaling Railroad Tunnel, as well as a ride along the Sandiao Cape coast on an enclosed bike path, where one can enjoy great views of the ocean, Turtle Island, wavy geological features on the coastline, and historical stone villages along the way. This bike route is highly recommended for people of all ages&#8230;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/caoling-fulong-bicycle-loop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>You can book a tour of the Caoling Tunnel on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/132376?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u200bCheck out our full blog on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/caoling-fulong-bicycle-loop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Fulong-Coaling-Sandiao Cape- bike route here<\/a>.\u00a0\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water and Fire Fountain \u6c34\u706b\u540c\u6e90<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Frtsl0taYAA_63_-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Frtsl0taYAA_63_-jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Frtsl0taYAA_63_-jpg-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Frtsl0taYAA_63_-jpg-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Frtsl0taYAA_63_-jpg-1152x1536.webp 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The fire and water spring in Yilan, which I just happened to come across, with fire fueled by natural gas. There is a very similar spring in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog\/guanziling-water-and-fire-cave\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Guanziling, Tainan<\/a> which we wrote a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog\/guanziling-water-and-fire-cave\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">blog on here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Luodong Confucius Temple <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/%E7%BE%85%E6%9D%B1%E5%AD%94%E5%BB%9F?src=hashtag_click\">\u7f85\u6771\u5b54\u5edf<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/FrtocRnaUAAAX56.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/FrtocRnaUAAAX56.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/FrtocRnaUAAAX56-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/FrtocRnaUAAAX56-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/FrtocRnaUAAAX56-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/FrtocRnaUAAAX56-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Luodong Confucius Temple in Yilan County, Taiwan. It is one of the few Confucius temples in Taiwan that has an actual statue of Confucius. Also, I visited right at closing and got locked in. It&#8217;s not the first time that&#8217;s happened to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Li Ze Jian Old Street \u5229\u6fa4\u7c21\u8001\u8857<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1478\" height=\"1108\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LINE_ALBUM_\u5b9c\u862d\u881f\u7b46\u5de5\u5ee0\u7b2c\u4e8c\u6b21_230407_76-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LINE_ALBUM_\u5b9c\u862d\u881f\u7b46\u5de5\u5ee0\u7b2c\u4e8c\u6b21_230407_76-jpg.webp 1478w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LINE_ALBUM_\u5b9c\u862d\u881f\u7b46\u5de5\u5ee0\u7b2c\u4e8c\u6b21_230407_76-jpg-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LINE_ALBUM_\u5b9c\u862d\u881f\u7b46\u5de5\u5ee0\u7b2c\u4e8c\u6b21_230407_76-jpg-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LINE_ALBUM_\u5b9c\u862d\u881f\u7b46\u5de5\u5ee0\u7b2c\u4e8c\u6b21_230407_76-jpg-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1478px) 100vw, 1478px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lizejian Old Street is an old part of Yilan that dates back to the Qing Dynasty. Once it was the center of economic activity for fishermen and merchants. Here you can find red brick houses, an old theater, historic shops, and riverside scenery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dongshan Old Street \u51ac\u5c71\u8001\u8857<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1478\" height=\"1108\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LINE_ALBUM_\u5b9c\u862d\u881f\u7b46\u5de5\u5ee0\u7b2c\u4e8c\u6b21_230407_46-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LINE_ALBUM_\u5b9c\u862d\u881f\u7b46\u5de5\u5ee0\u7b2c\u4e8c\u6b21_230407_46-jpg.webp 1478w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LINE_ALBUM_\u5b9c\u862d\u881f\u7b46\u5de5\u5ee0\u7b2c\u4e8c\u6b21_230407_46-jpg-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LINE_ALBUM_\u5b9c\u862d\u881f\u7b46\u5de5\u5ee0\u7b2c\u4e8c\u6b21_230407_46-jpg-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LINE_ALBUM_\u5b9c\u862d\u881f\u7b46\u5de5\u5ee0\u7b2c\u4e8c\u6b21_230407_46-jpg-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1478px) 100vw, 1478px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dongshan Old Street, located in Dongshan Township, dates back to the early Japanese colonial period. It developed as a local commercial hub due to its proximity to the Dongshan River, which facilitated trade and transportation. The street features a mix of Baroque-style facades and traditional Taiwanese architecture, reflecting the blend of cultural influences during its peak. Today, it stands as a quiet historical site with some shops and restaurants, offering visitors a nostalgic atmosphere and a glimpse into the township&#8217;s past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size\">Places and activities we missed:<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4953_ee396b-e7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4953_ee396b-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4953_ee396b-e7\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4953_ee396b-e7 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4953_ee396b-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4953_ee396b-e7\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4953_ee396b-e7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4953_ee396b-e7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F60799-zhangnice-farm-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D2132c01568\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u200bZhang Mei Ama Capybura Farm<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F64570-bambiland-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3Dcd16c0d57b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bambi Land<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F61716-e-long-goat-farm-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D61a7b7ab4d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yinong Ranch<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F4698-national-center-for-traditional-arts-ticket-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D1d0a2cac87\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Center for Traditional Arts<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F34799-suao-taxi-museum-ticket-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D2fc354d6ab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Taxi Museum<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F71696-morilife-glamping-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3Dea6d65f3a3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glamping<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F47039-na-sun-gu-glamping-experience%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3Ddfe07e4bc8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Camping<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F56786-atv-experience-yi-lan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D98ab1ed3e8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ATV \/ 4-wheeling experience&nbsp;<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F56065-stand-up-paddle-board-experience-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3Da5ffb1bac9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SUP \/ paddle boarding<\/a>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F83636-star-deco-resort-ticket-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3Dfed4654177\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ximeng Forest Theater<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F46777-wushi-harbor-surfing-experience-gear-rental%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D442ac3902a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Surfing<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F3734-dong-ao-bay-sea-cave-kayak-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D1b27d3b074\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kayaking<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F72800-yilan-horse-riding-feeding-experience%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D53d96bea98\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Horse Riding<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F12386-river-tracing-rock-diving-experience-jinyue-waterfall-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D658b7b43f8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">River Tracing<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F23096-river-rafting-experience-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D0feb6299b4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">River Rafting<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F48670-yilan-na-sun-gu-tubing-trip%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3Dcd437794ff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">River Tubing<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F86799-nanao-packrafting-experience-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D6370a90296\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pack Rafting<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F69985-water-bike-yilan-dongshan-river%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D0e9650ff20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Water Biking<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F71121-tofu-cape-sup-snorkeling-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST.MoreReviews%26clickId%3D18f3c5f6b5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Snorkeling<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.klook.com\/activity\/57934-kayaking-yilan\/?spm=City.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST&amp;clickId=a6047a34e6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canoeing&nbsp;<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=732951&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F72641-xueshancrab-shrimp-fishing-yilan%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ActivityList%3Aany%3A%3ACityActivitiesFilter%3ACard_LIST%26clickId%3D6e3f3a6a1f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shrimping&nbsp;<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4953_79a036-ff, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4953_79a036-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4953_79a036-ff\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4953_79a036-ff mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4953_79a036-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4953_79a036-ff\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading4953_79a036-ff wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4953_79a036-ff\">You can book more tours and experiences in Yilan through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=727351&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Fcity%2F436-chiayi-things-to-do%2F%3Fspm%3DCity.ChangeDestination.Destination%26clickId%3Dcd43b70bdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook here<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/city\/chiayi?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KKday here<\/a>.&nbsp;<br>Check out our full guide to Taiwan&#8217;s Northern Coast <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/guide-to-taiwans-northern-coast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> and our full guide to Taiwan&#8217;s East Coast <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/our-guide-to-taiwans-east-coast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4953_7e41d9-e6, 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