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Aug 24, 2018 · Top Things to Do in Dongshan, Taiwan: See Tripadvisor's 2,622 traveller reviews and photos of Dongshan tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Dongshan. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
- Where Is Luodong in Taiwan?
- How to Get from Taipei to Luodong
- When Is The Best Time to Visit Yilan?
- Where to Stay in Yilan
- Things to Do in Luodong 羅東
- Things to Do in Wujie 五結
- Things to Do in Dongshan 冬山
- Things to Do in Su’ao 蘇澳
- Other Things to Do
If you look at the map of Yilan County, it can be split into a northern and a southern area by the main Lanyang River that runs through it. Yilan’s two main hubs are Yilan City (north of the river) and Luodong(south of the river). This guide focuses on Luodong and other areas in the southern half of Yilan County. Looking to visit the Northern half ...
By Bus
Yilan is about 50 minutes away from Taipei City by express coach or car thanks to Highway 5 and the Xueshan tunnel that cuts through the mountains. I usually take a comfortable coach from the Taipei Main Bus Station, and you can choose to stop in either Yilan City or Luodong – a 1-way ticket costs 140 NTD (~S$6.30) 1. Kamalan Bus #1917from Taipei Main Bus Station to Luodong Bus Station 2. Kuokuang Bus #1879 from Taipei Yuanshan Bus Station to Luodong Bus Station and Su’ao/Nanfang’ao 3. Capita...
By Train
I usually prefer taking trains over buses, but it actually takes longer and costs more to take a train from Taipei to Luodong. You can take a Ziqiang or Puyuma Express from Taipei Main Station to Luodong Train Station that will take around 60-75 mins and cost about 238 NTD (~S$11.25).
Transport in Yilan
Trains and buses connect Yilan to Taipei, Keelung up north or Hualien along the Eastern Coastline, and a highway cuts through the mountains in the central region and links to Taichung and Nantou. In Yilan itself, you can take public buses to get to major sights, but if you can, I strongly recommend you rent a car or a scooter to get around as it will make exploring that much easier. Because Yilan is less populated, buses are not as high as frequent compared to Taipei so you might end up waiti...
When it comes to the best seasons to travel in Taiwan, Spring (April-May) and Autumn (October-November) are usually a little cooler and less wet – check out this article I wrote for Skyscanner about the best times to visit Taiwan. For Yilan specifically, you have to be prepared for rain at anytime because of its coastal valley surroundings which ma...
Luodong is the most convenient hub in the southern half of Yilan, especially if you are going to rely on public transport to get around. If you have your own transport then you have more options. I’m sharing with you some of the places that I’ve personally stayed at in Yilan. From my research, Cam B&B [booking.com affiliate link] looks like a prett...
Luodong is the main heart of Yilan south of the Lanyang River. It’s where I like to base myself when visiting these parts because it is the most convenient. The night market is one of its highlights and one of the more famous ones along the east coast.
Dongshan River Water Park 冬山河親水公園
For those with kids who need a lot of space to run or just enjoy wide open spaces, the Dongshan River Water Park is a great place to let loose. You can rent bicycles across the street from the main entrance to get around the park more quickly, or follow the scenic riverside paths that take you up to Qingshui or down to Dongshan. This park has plenty of outdoor activities both on water and on land. You can even take a boat up the river to the Traditional Arts Centre (more about that below). Su...
National Center for Traditional Arts 國立傳統藝術中心
The National Center for Traditional Arts(NCTA) gathers Taiwan’s traditional arts and crafts and puts them on display in this theme park / cultural village of sorts – it’s pretty popular with the tour groups so it can get a bit crowded, but what’s great is that you can see everything you need about traditional art forms in a distilled fashion, concentrated in one spot and tourist friendly to boot. The outdoor spaces here are also quite interesting – there is a recreated old-style Taiwanese str...
Qingshui Beach 清水海邊
A short distance from the NCTA is Qingshui Beach, a relatively quiet beach with black sand. The waves looked pretty big and the flags indicated that you can’t swim there, but it looks nice enough for a quiet stroll, and you can see Guishan Island aka Turtle Islandfrom there. If you’re up for a little adventure, what I did was ride my scooter from the Qingshui Gate (Wujie Tide Gate) along the back of the windbreak forests that lined the coast northwards. It’s a pretty narrow, unpaved road. At...
Plum Blossom Lake / Meihua Lake 梅花湖
Meihua Lake is surrounded on three sides by mountains and is said to be shaped like a plum blossom flower from above (I looked on Google Maps, it… doesn’t really look like a flower to me). No matter the shape, the lake is quite lovely for some leisurely cycling around and a little birdwatching in the mornings. Go glamping at 天ㄟ露營車 and stay in a cute caravan right by the lake side – there is a nice cafe to sit down at as well. Or take a stroll on the picturesque suspension bridge that takes yo...
Dongshan Mr Brown avenue 冬山伯朗大道
There is a picturesque winding road flanked by rice fields and mountains without any lampposts in Taitung’s Chishangthat was made famous by advertisements for Mr Brown Coffee – that’s how it got the name Mr. Brown Road. Here in Yilan’s Dongshan area is a less famous version that is equally photogenic. I stopped by here on scooter to snap a couple of fun shots and it was pretty deserted on a weekday morning. Tip: Consider visiting in late June when the green rice fields are blooming with yello...
Su’ao Cold Spring 蘇澳冷泉
I love Taiwan’s famous hot springs, but for something quite unusual, go have a soak in some carbonated geothermal cold springs in Su’ao instead where the water temperature is a constant 22ºC throughout the year. It’s perfect for hot summer afternoons, the mineral waters are said to be good for your skin and can even be consumed like a fizzy water drink. You have free access to the cold spring waters if you head to the park, but for a proper soak and privacy, there are facilities that you can...
Nanfang’ao 南方澳
The little fishing town is a charming little place to pop into after a day at the Su’ao Cold Springs and for some great fresh seafood and a lovely beach view. I’ve done a detailed post on Nanfang’ao, but for first-time visitors, I suggest taking in the view from the Nanfang’ao Viewpoint, checking out the Nanfang’ao Fish Market which is busiest in the afternoon and of course having a super fresh seafood lunch or dinner while you’re there. You can also poke around Neipi Beachand other little co...
Yilan may not be very big but there are many sights in Yilan that I have yet to get around to doing. I’m listing them down here for posterity, feel free to comment on whether I should or should not check these places out: 1. Qingshui Geothermal Area– it was closed when I wanted to visit, but basically it’s a place where there are natural hot spring...
Nov 11, 2023 · A super detailed guide to Yilan city and county in Taiwan, including things to do, where to stay, how to get there, what to eat, best hotels and more!
Jan 6, 2024 · Welcome to Dongshan, a Temperate island in the South China Sea, part of the majestic Pacific Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Dongshan unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond.
Aug 24, 2018 · Things to Do in Dongshan, Yilan: See Tripadvisor's 2,620 traveller reviews and photos of Dongshan tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Dongshan. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
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