Yilan Nature Tour
- Luodong Forestry Culture Park
- Luodong Sports Park
- Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area
- Dongshan River Water Park
Yílán 宜兰
The City
The capital and largest urban centre of Yilan County, Yilan City lies on the northeast coast of Taiwan. Spring and Autumn (March–April and October–November) are usually the best times to visit as the weather is pleasantly warm and relatively dry.
What to see
Take selfies with the human-sized statues at 宜蘭幾米公園 Yílán Jǐmǐ Gōngyuán, (Jimmy Park) (near Yilan train station), see the Lego-inspired sculptures at 積木博物館 Jīmù Bówùguǎn (the Brick Art Museum), and visit some of the beautiful temples like 碧霞宮 Bìxiá Gōng (Bisia Temple) and 孔子廟 Kǒngzǐ Miào (Confucious Temple).
What to do
As well as seeing the attractions in the city, the wider Yilan County is also home to some beautiful natural spots. Book a tour to 龜山島 Guīshān Dǎo (Guishan Island/Turtle Island), and take a day trip to 太平山國家森林遊樂區 Tàipíngshān Guójiā Sēnlín Yóulè Qū (Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area).
You can also visit the other two of Yilan County’s urban centres: the townships of 礁溪 Jiāoxī and 羅東 Luódōng. Jiaoxi is known for its hot springs and waterfalls, and Luodong is known for Luodong Night Market.
What to eat
Be sure to enjoy Yilan favourites 蔥油餅 cōng yóu bǐng (green onion pancakes), 蒜味肉羹 suàn wèi ròu gēng (thick garlic pork soup) and 花生冰淇淋卷 huāshēng bīngqílín juǎn (peanut ice cream rolls).
Although not as famous as Luodong Night Market, Dongmen Night Market is also a great place to enjoy street food in Yilan City.
Did You Know?
Yilan County is the birthplace of Taiwanese opera (歌仔戲 gēzǐxì, also sometimes known as Hokkien opera), which is also the only form of Han Chinese opera known to have originated from Taiwan.
Tours
Combine your one-on-one classes with exciting tours accompanied by your teacher in Yilan. This is your opportunity to experience the city with a local while improving your Chinese skills.
Each tour has a five-hour duration and you can customise it as you wish, choosing where to visit and counting on your teacher’s help to decide the best itinerary for the day.
Our teachers have selected interesting places they would love to show you around. Here are their suggestions for a one-day tour in Yilan.
Yilan Beach Tour
- Fulong Beach
- Longmen-Yanliao Bikeway
- Shuang River Estuary
- Sandiao Cape Lighthouse
Yilan Cultural Walk
- National Centre for Traditional Arts
- Memorial Hall of Founding of Yilan Administration
- Lanyang Museum
- Luodong Night Market
Volunteering
Would you like to make a difference while visiting Yilan?
We’ve partnered with organisations that will offer you the opportunity to volunteer in a range of activities, from teaching English to supporting disadvantaged children.
This unique experience will allow you to have a positive impact while learning more about local culture and practising the language.
