Yilan Travel Guide
A local flavor town scented with scallions
Just 40 minutes from Taipei through the Xueshan Tunnel, this is where Taipei locals escape on weekends — known for its hot springs, rice-paddy scenery, and scallion dishes.
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Jiaoxi (礁溪) Hot Springs
A rare hot-spring town with a spa street right outside the train station, plus free foot baths scattered around.
Kavalan Whisky Distillery (噶瑪蘭威士忌酒廠)
An award-winning Taiwanese whisky distillery — take the factory tour and sample the whisky.
Luodong Night Market (羅東)
Yilan's largest night market — the go-to spot for scallion pancakes, sausages, and other local specialties.
Lanyang Museum (蘭陽博物館) & Waiao Beach
A museum known for its striking wedge-shaped architecture. The beach right next door is popular for swimming and surfing.
Turtle Island (龜山島) Views
Visible from almost anywhere along the Yilan coast — boat tours out to see dolphins are also available.
Things to Do Here
- ✓Soak your feet — or stay the night — at the Jiaoxi hot springs
- ✓Feast on scallion dishes at Luodong Night Market
- ✓Café-hop through the rice paddies
- ✓Visit the Lanyang Museum, then swim or surf at Waiao Beach next door
- ✓Take a dolphin-watching boat tour near Turtle Island
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