About Yilan
Yilan is located in the northeast corner of Taiwan. Yilan has beautiful natural scenery and is only a 50-minute drive from Taipei, so Taipei people go to Yilan to enjoy the natural beauty during holidays. Everyone wants to leave the city and enjoy a leisurely life in the countryside with green mountains and clear waters. Therefore, Yilan is known as the back garden of Taipei. In addition, since many urban residents go to Yilan during holidays, the highway is often congested during peak hours.
The Best Month to Visit Yilan
The best months to travel to Yilan are March to April and October to November. Yilan’s rainy season is from April to September, and the probability of rainy days in Yilan is over 39%. The rainiest month in Yilan is June.
Events and Activities in Yilan
2025 Yilan International Children’s Folklore & Folkgame Festival
The annual event will be held between July and August at Dongshan River Park, where children will be able to enjoy different facilities and experience the endless fun and joy brought by the stage festival. The exact date of Yilan Children’s Festival 2025 will be announced.
Pre-sale Period ~ Ticket Price:
Weekdays: NT$200/person , Child :NT$100(aged between 6 and 12)
Weekend: NT$300/person , Child Ticket:NT$200(aged between 6 and 12)
Event Period ~ Ticket Price:
Weekdays: NT$250/person , Child :NT$100(aged between 6 and 12)
Weekend: NT$350/person , Child Ticket:NT$200(aged between 6 and 12)
Places to Visit in Yilan
Things to Do in Jiaoxi Township (礁溪)
湯圍溝溫泉公園 Tangweigou Hot Spring Park
五峰旗瀑布 Wufengqi Waterfall
林美石磐步道 Linmei Shipan Trail
金車生技水產養殖研發中心 King Car Biotechnology Aquaculture Science Center
Things to Do in Toucheng Township (頭城)
金車伯朗咖啡城堡 Mr. Brown Coffee Castle
蘭陽博物館 Lanyang Museum
外澳海灘 Wai’ao Beach
龜山島賞鯨 Dolphin/whale watching boat tours to Turtle Island
Things to Do in Yilan (宜蘭)
幾米公園 Jimmy Park
Things to Do in Luodong Township (羅東)
羅東林業文化園區 Luodong Forestry Culture Park
Things to Do in Wujie Township (五結)
宜蘭傳藝中心 National Center for Traditional Arts
安農溪落羽松 Bald Cypress
Things to Do in Suao Township (蘇澳)
粉鳥林漁港 Fenniaolin Fishing Harbor
南方澳觀景台 Nanfang’ao Observation Deck
蜡藝蜡筆城堡 Lucky Art Crayon Factory
奇麗灣珍奶文化館 Kili Bay Bubble Tea Cultural Center
瓏山林湯屋 SPA
Things to Do in Dongshan Township (冬山)
斑比山丘 Bambi Land
仁山植物園 Renshan Botanical Garden
生態綠舟 Donshan River Ecoark
Things to Do in Datong Township (大同)
清水地熱 Qingshui Geothermal
鳩之澤溫泉 Jiuzhize Hot Spring
武荖坑風景區 Wulaokeng Scenic Area
內埤海灘 Nei Reservoir Beach
Things to Do at Night
羅東觀光夜市 Luodong Night Market
宜蘭東門觀光夜市 Yilan East Gate Night Market
Eat and Drink in Yilan
The Best Month to Visit Yilan
The best time to visit Yilan is usually from March to October. Winter in Yilan is mostly drizzling. If you don’t want bad weather to ruin your good mood, you should avoid it. Unless you come to Jiaoxi to soak in hot springs in winter.
Where to Stay?
Most Taiwanese choose to live in Jiaoxi, Luodong or Yilan. If you want a hot spring hotel, you must choose to stay in Jiaoxi. Although Jiaoxi does not have a night market, there are still many famous restaurants and food stores in the city. Luodong and Yilan both have great night markets but Luodong Night Market is bigger and more famous. You can choose where to stay according to your itinerary.
How to Get To?
Since Yilan is very close to Taipei, transportation to Yilan is very convenient. Whether taking a train or a bus, traveling is very convenient, so city people like to go to Yilan to enjoy the beautiful scenery. If you drive to Yilan and take National Highway 5 (Xueshan Tunnel), please pay attention to whether there are high-occupancy restrictions. There is no high-occupancy control when traveling from Taipei to Yilan, but vehicles returning to Taipei from Yilan (from 15:00~20:00 every Sunday and on the last day of a long weekend) must carry at least three passengers.
By Bus (Taipei – Yilan), about 85 minutes, NT$140
By Bus (Taipei – Luodong) , about 90 minutes, NT$150
By Train (Taipei – Yilan), about 70-100 minutes, NT$220
By Train (Taipei – Luodong) , about 80 – 110 minutes, NT$240
Busses from different companies depart from different bus stations. You can choose to go to: Jiaoxi, Yilan, Luodong. There are direct bus services and full-route bus services (via Jiaoxi, Yilan, and Luodong). On average, there is a bus every 20-30 minutes. During rush hour, there may be a bus every 10-15 minutes.
Bus is the most popular way to get from Taipei to Yilan. If you are travelling by train, it is important to book your express train tickets in advance, especially on weekends and holidays, as train tickets can easily sell out.
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