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The 10 Best Free Things to do in Yilan, Yilan
The natural beauty of Yilan flows like an enchanted river. The surrounding county is lush with waterfalls, lakes, rivers and botanical gardens. You can spend your vacation immersed in a watery paradise, swimming, surfing, white water rafting or simply taking in the scenery. If you prefer to soak up culture, Yilan offers museums that highlight traditional crafts and natural wonders, including Bei Guan Leisure Farm, known for its head-scratching exhibits of live crabs that live in boiling volcanic springs. A street snack from the Luodong Night Market is simply a must.
Restaurants in Yilan
1. Jiaosi Hot Spring
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 319 reviews
Reviewed By jolinpl
Still love this place . We paid 400 plus 10 for towel to come to this onsen . Students have a discount . Flash your student pass . You enter , put your shoes on the shelf , then proceed to the locker room where you need two 10 NT coins . Strip naked then proceed to the wash area . After washing , dip in the multiple pools ranging from 19 to 44 degrees celcius . Shampoo and soap provided as well as a hair dryer but no combs . Also hot and cold water provided but no cups or water container . Lovely soaking experience . A must do if you come to Yilan.
2. Wufengchi Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 355 reviews
This is a wonderful waterfall not to be missed. Realised only locals go there and not tourist by coach as one needs to walk around 20 minutes at least to reach from the parking area. It is definitely a worth while fall to visit in Yilan.
Reviewed By JamesM49 - Taichung, Taiwan
There is some discrepancy as there are actually 5 waterfalls once you leave the parking lot, but they don't count the first one under the bridge, and the second appears to be seasonal when the rains come. The official 1st is viewed from the bridge and the official 2nd is viewed after climbing up some stairs (the Chinese inscribed stone calls it the 2nd). The stairs to the 3rd were under repair, but you can see it from the portico of the Sanctuary if you keep to the left when you go up the stairs. Definitely combine both sites- waterfall and sanctuary.
3. Bee Museum, The Honey House
4. Luodong Sports Park
5. Linmei Shipan Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By ChinaXuanzang - Jiaoxi, Taiwan
Studying at Fo Guang University right above the Linmei Shipan Trail, this is like my backyard, when I need some fresh air and water. This trail is built beside a golf course, so it is easy to go here if you take Green 11, and it is a relatively easy trail to walk. If not crowded, it takes around 45min to walk around this trail. Come enjoy Yilan’s fresh air and water!?!
6. Waiao Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By ArmyRangeratMIT - Wayne, United States
This was a wild experience for a few Americans on vacation. After educational visits to Tokyo and Seoul, it was time to let loose and have fun surfing! Not even the Uber driver could find our Air BnB at first so that made it even more intriguing! The waves and beach were great, and the fish was being caught fresh every day., we rented bikes and checked it all out ., ham kebabs and surf boards - whoo hoo!
7. Yilan Luodong Forestry Culture Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 217 reviews
Reviewed By ai10132015 - Taiwan, null
雨天漫步在園區，格外有氣氛，整個園區維護完善，可沿著步道，繞一整個大池，生態也維護很不錯，可以很近距離的看到野生鳥類在池邊覓食，園區內也有一些店家可以逛逛，還有語音導覽可以了解其歷史，也有很多地方可休息拍網美照。 私心評比： 1. 知名度：觀光景點，遊覽車會出沒地 2. 便利性：有停車位(需付費) 3. 環境規劃：維護良好，適合親子，園區很大，有園區地圖，規劃很不錯 4. 注意事項：不須門票，下雨天有些地方會有點泥濘 5. 建議時間：親子-可讓孩子放電一整天。網美&文青-能拍照的點非常多。一般旅客-約一小時可逛拍完。 On a rainy day, strolling in this park, whichs vibe here is great. The park is well planned. We can go around the big pond along the promenade, the natural ecology in the park is rich, and we also can see the wild birds are on the feed at close quarters. There are some shops and some places could relax and take a good picture. And they have audio guidance could let us understand its history. Selfless appraisal: 1. Popularity: Tourist spot 2. Convenience: have a paid parking lot 3. Environment: Good maintained, suitable for parent-child, the park is big, have pack map, well planned 4. Notices: for free, some places are muddy on rainy day. 5. Suggestion: Parent-child --- evening, half day. Influence & Hipster --- a lot of photo hot spots, half day. The common people --- 1 hour.
8. Lotung
9. King Car Kavalan Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 308 reviews
Reviewed By 619je - Keysborough, Australia
You have probably heard of "the angels' share, that part of the cask that is lost to evaporation each year. Unfortunately, in Taiwan the angels are very greedy, mainly due to Taiwan's warm climate. Therefore, you should buy your whiskey whlle you can Kavalan Whiskey is excellent; a bit pricey, but it is also very very good. It's worth saving it for someone -- or something -- special.
10. Luodong Night Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 497 reviews
Reviewed By EveT205 - Singapore, Singapore
Not as crowded as Shilin, which i could never finished walking. Luodong night market is good for an hour's walk for food. Love the peanut wrapped ice cream popiah 花生冰淇淋薄饼 at NT 40, Weijie desserts 魏姐粉圆and the fruits. You will be spoilt for choices here
