Yilan

Yilan is a destination of many facets; a true mix of the medieval and the modern. The county on the north-eastern coast of Taiwan has harbours and bays that are great for surfers, as well as hiking trails, waterfalls, mountain peaks, untouched expanses of land, and amazing islands.

If the great outdoors doesn’t do it for you, there’s some really good food to feast upon and the countryside is littered with vineyards. Yilan is also known for its numerous art galleries, museums and cultural centres. The local people are warm and open to visitors, making the whole experience a memorable one for visitors.

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The Yilan area of Taiwan has a wide range of great things to do and see. It’s always been known for great cuisine, adventure spots and a range of biologically diverse habitats. All this makes this region one of the most interesting ones in all of Asia. From beautiful rafting destinations, great trekking regions and hot springs, to vineyards and roadside cafés – Yilan offers plenty of choice. Yilan is also...

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Yilan in the northeast of Taiwan, formerly known as Kamalan, is a popular destination with beautiful scenery. There are no skyscrapers here, only endless fields. During holidays, many Taipei inhabitants drive through Hsuehshan Tunnel to Yilan to spend time in...
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Many of the best things to do in Yilan stem from the region’s wonderful natural diversity. The county is known for its ample amount of hiking trails, mountain peaks and innumerable natural getaways. The extensive forestry is especially worth exploring,...
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Both you and your kids can look forward to an enjoyable and unforgettable experience in Yilan. Dawangong Slide in Dongshan...
10 Best Things to Do for Couples in Yilan
Yilan always provides the perfect setting for a romantic date. First, explore the secret land of Sanxing bald cypress and...
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Try the most popular budget things to do in Yilan and enjoy a wonderful trip without breaking the bank. Head...

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Dining in Yilan reflects the nature of the area, being mostly either seafood or vegetarian offerings. Around the Pacific Ocean ports, you’ll find the fruits of the sea available in abundance, prepared in the unique local style. Further inland, it’s the fruits of the earth which play the starring role on the menus. In between, night markets offer a good mix of everything that makes the cuisine of Yilan County...

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To say that Yilan is the hometown of fine food is not an exaggeration. You can enjoy a lot of tasty food here at any given time. Street foods such as spring onion pancake (cong you bing), thick rice noodle...
10 Best Restaurants in Yilan
Yilan's most popular restaurants serve a wide range of exquisitely prepared and delicious dishes. The first must-try is the award-winning...
5 Best Restaurants in Yilan
The choice of restaurants in Yilan mostly focuses on local and Chinese cuisine, though there are a few international options...

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Shopping in Yilan is very limited, but it’s enough to cover your essential purchases and provide a bit of retail therapy. Despite being a quiet, rural destination and much better known for its beautiful scenery than its cosmopolitan atmosphere, it does have a good shopping mall or 2 and some interesting boutiques to look around. As with most destinations in Taiwan, the stars of the Yilan shopping scene are the night...

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Since Hsuehshan Tunnel went into operation, Taipei City and Yilan have become closer to each other, further boosting Yilan's thriving tourism industry. Many Taipei people like driving through the Hsuehshan Tunnel to Yilan just for shopping. Yilan has a very...
3 Best Places to Go Shopping in Yilan
There's not a huge number of places to go shopping in Yilan as it's really not a shopping destination. As with most places in Taiwan, it has a great night market or 2 and even a couple of modest malls,...

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The nightlife in Yilan is very modest. Being quite a rural county of Taiwan, it’s the sort of place where most people go to sleep quite early. However, there are a few bars and late-opening cafés around the city centre. They’re particularly popular with the expatriate community. As with many places around Taiwan, the most popular part of Yilan’s nightlife is the night market. Here, you’ll find a great selection of...

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Try the most popular things to do after dinner in Yilan to experience the atmosphere of Yilan by night. Sanqing Palace, a famous Taoist temple in Luodong, is a great place to visit at night. Head to the secret lookout...
3 Best Nightlife in Yilan
Nightlife in Yilan is a very subdued affair, with only a handful of bars around the city centre. The entire county has a countryside vibe and the people here prefer to go to sleep early in the evening and rise...

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Yilan Information
Yilan is located on the east coast of Taiwan and is famous for its annual summer Children's Folklore Festival and its amazing scenic beauty. On paper, Yilan is a single city, but in reality it coexists with Luodong – the major centre for business in Yilan Province. There’s also a number of smaller districts within Yilan that have a charm...
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