(1) The Star Treasure Onion Experience Farm
Star Scallion Experience Farm is located in Yilan's Sanshing Township, which is also the hometown of Sanshing scallions. Mr. Zhang, the owner of the farm, lets visitors experience the fun of making DIY scallion pancakes by kneading the dough and adding the Sanshing scallions picked from the ground and grown on the farm every morning, and then frying them to make crispy scallion pancakes or scallion pies, with the aroma of the scallion and the fragrance of the pancake in every bite. The DIY scallion pancake activity allows visitors to learn more about the fun of nature in Samsung Township of Yilan, the township of green onions.
(2) "Waterfront Forest Club
The Waterfront Forest Leisure Farm belongs to the Luodong River Leisure Agricultural Area, near the Luodong Sports Park, with a garden area of more than 50,000 square metres. The Waterfront Forest Leisure Farm is located in the Ke-Lin Yung-Spring area of Yilan, Taiwan, and has a unique landscape and abundant natural water sources, as well as its own freshwater fish breeding area and dragon fruit plantation. Within a few days of staying here, you can experience agriculture and fishery, and participate in tourist activities such as product production and processing! One of the unique features of Waterfront Forest is that it has its own freshwater fish farm, so you can enjoy their home-grown freshwater fish at the restaurant at the waterfront during lunch and dinner. During the season, visitors can also enjoy picking their own dragon fruits. Staying in the Waterfront Forest for a couple of days will give you a deeper experience of Yilan's rural tourism.
(3) The Clearwater Geothermal Heat
It is located in the valley of the Shimizu River between the plain and the foothills on the south side of Shimizu Village in Datong Township. Shimizu Geothermal Heat Pump. In the distance, you can see the green hills and the geothermal springs swirling with white smoke from the ground. The geothermal water is abundant, with a temperature of 95 degrees Celsius, and is alkaline with a yellowish colour and a slightly sulphurous smell. There are several attractions at Shimizu Geothermal, such as the free geothermal cooking pool and the free foot bath. The geothermal pool is free of charge, if you don't bring your own food, there are small shops nearby selling eggs and different vegetables such as corn, etc. There are cooking utensils available for borrowing, and there is also a timetable to indicate the time for each ingredient to be cooked in the hot spring water. The service is thoughtful and considerate. There is also a free foot soak in the hot springs, which is a simple way to take off your shoes and soak your feet to relieve your fatigue. Admission to this scenic spot is free! Please bring your own hard-boiled eggs, fruits and vegetables.
(4) Neipi Beach (Lover's Bay)
The original home of the Pingpu Kavalan people, Neipi Beach (Lover's Bay) is located three kilometres from the starting point of the Suhua Highway, next to the Beibin Park near the Nanfangao fishing port area. The curved beach is a natural barrier to the Neipi fishing harbour, with a variety of different seascapes and terrains, such as undersea rocky reefs, headlands and sea cliffs. Under the blue sky and white clouds, a sand dune facing the Pacific Ocean and a gravel beach made of gravel and fine sand with different colours and patterns are piled up, and they even sparkle under the refraction of the sunlight. Because of the romantic and enchanting scenery, it often attracts many couples to come here to talk about their love and walk slowly, so it is nicknamed "Lover's Beach".
However, the beautiful Lover's Bay is full of dangerous slopes, which are prone to undercurrents and sudden big waves, so it is only suitable for taking a walk and taking photos, but definitely not suitable for swimming, so we should pay attention carefully. There are a few cafes with sea view, so it's so nice to enjoy a cup of cold drink after a slow walk on the beach under the scorching sun. Neipi Beach (Lover's Bay)
(5) Tai Ping Shan Forest Recreation Area (See Ching Koo Road)
Taiping Mountain Forest Recreation Area is a national forest located in Datong Township, Yilan, Taiwan, with a vast area of about 13,232 hectares. With its high mountains, green waters and rich forest resources, this secret place has become a good place for locals to explore and enjoy the beauty of nature during weekends and holidays. Among the many scenic spots in the park, this time we visited the Miaoying Ancient Trail, which has seen a surge in popularity in recent years.
The entrance is located 23 kilometres from the Yi-Exclusive Line, at an altitude of 1,890 metres. The trail is named after the sea of clouds that often appears in the afternoon, but when it clears up, you can see the Lanyang Plain and the magnificent snow-capped mountain range of the Shengliuliang Mountains. The old road was reconstructed from a part of the former Mt. Taepyeong "Miharu Timber Track", preserving the remnants of the railway that was used for logging and transporting timber at that time. It was originally 5.5 kilometres long, but due to the collapse of some sections of the track, only 900 metres of it is open for public recreation. The landscape is vast and beautiful in all seasons, and the moss-covered railway adds a poetic touch to the area. The trail is flat and easy to navigate, with a round trip of about an hour, and is suitable for young and old alike.
(6) The Sky Sending Bei Che Station
Many years ago, there used to be a railway in Taiping Shan that mainly transported timber, and the Tin Sau Bei Station is one of the best preserved historical heritage stations among the ten stations. This station, which has no trains passing through it, was also the setting for the idol drama "The Next Station of Happiness", starring actor Wu Jianhao. Originally a small station that did not attract much attention, the drama made it famous and it became a hot new attraction that is loved by tourists.
Located at the intermediate station between Sanshing and Qingshui Lake, Tianshepi Station was built in 1921 during the Japanese rule period, and is one of the two remaining wooden stations in Taiwan with its ancient, Japanese architectural style. In the past, the station was used to transport timber from Taipingshan and local residents to and from the station. Inside the light blue station, there are historical photos and artefacts on display, while outside the station, the tracks and historical traces of the timber transport have been preserved. Near the station are several famous snack shops, such as Ho's Scallion Pie, Samsung Grandma's Scallion Pie, and Chunmi Xiangbou Pork, which you can buy on your way back to the station.
(7) "Pine Manor" (松滿緣)
Songmanyuan was born from a filial son, Song, the owner of the B&B. This is a big house that he bought for his parents to have a better living environment. However, because the house was too big, Song's parents refused to move in for fear of loneliness, and it was eventually converted into a B&B. This is the ideal place for his parents to live, so you can feel the warmth of home everywhere. The entire B&B is decorated in original wood, with a shared living room and a shared bathroom for guests to use, and some rooms even have private bathrooms.
The room I stayed in wasn't huge, but it was medium-sized, bright and clean, with a large, comfortable bed, elegant wooden floors, furniture and wallpaper in soft, warm colours, and no frills, but with all the basics, it made me feel right at home, and I could rest in peace. Outside, there is a spacious green garden and basketball court, which is perfect for families to walk and play in the daytime, and enjoy the quiet starry moonlit nights at night. The B&B is a 15-minute drive from Luodong Railway Station. It takes about 10 to 20 minutes to get to Shanhe Park and Luodong Night Market.
(8) Lo Tung Night Market
When travelling in Taiwan, eating, shopping and browsing at the local night market is a designated action. The most popular night market in Yilan is the Luodong Night Market located in the centre of Luodong Township, surrounded by Zhongshan Park, which extends to Minquan Road, Minsheng Road, Park Road, Xingdong Road, Tianjin Road, Zhentai Street, and Section 3 of Zhongshan Road. The neighbourhood is also the busiest business district with convenient traffic. The night market was re-planned in the 1990s, and has become a very organised night market stalls, very good to browse, often crowded on holidays, very busy, in 2010 and Keelung Temple Front Night Market was voted the "friendliest night market".
The night market offers a wide variety of traditional Taiwanese night market snacks, such as barbecue pork, lamb soup, dragon and phoenix legs, salty lo mei, sacha fried noodles, and breaded vermicelli dumplings. There are also every kind of Samsung onion local delicacies that are unique to Yilan, such as Samsung onion pancakes, onion oil pancakes, and Lao Wang onion burritos, which are a must-try. The most famous snacks are concentrated around Luodong Park, so if you are a first-time visitor, you can focus on shopping in the neighbourhood first. There are also shops selling cheap clothes and shoes, and other stalls such as those selling tarot card readings.
(9) Camping at Nashan and Nashan Leisure Farms
Nashan Naya Farm Camping is located in Jinyang Village, deep in the mountains of Nan'ao Township, Yilan County, surrounded by clear streams and mountains, with beautiful scenery in all seasons, large grasslands and blooming flowers everywhere. In fact, Nashan Nakgu is a Thai word meaning "my home". The owner has taken great care to make this place a paradise, so that busy city dwellers like us can go back to the pure nature to recuperate and at the same time feel "at home". It's a great place for families to come and play, with adults setting up camp and children running and playing on the grass. The camp is well-equipped, with separate wet and dry bathrooms that supply hot water 24 hours a day, as well as shower gel, shampoo and hairdryer. There are several crystal clear streams for residents to enjoy activities such as stream trekking and rafting, which I also tried out and found very exciting and safe, very memorable. The camp also has a restaurant that always offers new dishes, and that night we enjoyed a barbecue meal full of flavours.
Apart from being a camping site, Nashan Nakgol also has an activity that is very popular with tourists, but only in the morning, which is to use the stream rafting to enjoy the unique scenery of Nanao at ease. Stream rafting is a fun and safe activity for all ages, and the rafting trip is accompanied by an instructor to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable time. The rafting trip takes about three hours and is suitable for people aged 6-60. The cost is a little higher, at NT$1,000 per person, but it includes the professional instructor's fees for life jackets, winter jackets, backpacking shoes, rafting rings, helmets, and other safety equipment, so it's actually quite reasonable.
(10) South Australia
Nanfangao is the largest land-link island in Eastern Taiwan, located in the southeastern part of the town of Suao, Yilan, and has unique and rich coastal geomorphological landscapes, such as sea cliffs, beaches, headlands, sea caves, and coastal reefs, etc. The fishing port of Nanfangao is one of the three largest in Taiwan. In addition, Nanfangao's fishing harbour is one of the three largest fishing harbours in Taiwan. The excellent terrain is a natural barrier, and facing the Pacific Ocean, there are rich seafood resources, so it has become an important base for offshore fishing, and 80% of the residents here are engaged in the fishing industry. There are three fishing harbours in Nanfangao, each with its own function and different characteristics. The first fishing harbour, Nanfangao Fishing Harbour, is the earliest fishing harbour, where visitors can taste delicious seafood in the seafood shops; the second fishing harbour, Neipi Fishing Harbour, is the smallest among the three, where fresh and raw seafood can be purchased at low prices; and the third fishing harbour, which is relatively quiet, is only used by some offshore and large-scale purse-seine fishing vessels. Visitors can savour the delicious seafood and enjoy the natural coastal scenery in Nanfangao.
(11) Erosion Cave at Mysterious Beach, Australia
Nanao, Yilan is said to have a deserted beach, in which there is a mysterious sea cave with a history of 200 million years. If you are interested in natural scenery, this sea cave is worth driving to see, and it is one of the very few in the world that tourists can easily reach. From Nashan Nakgol. It takes about 20 minutes to drive to Mysterious Beach, the road is a bit difficult to find, first arrive at the coast near the Nanao farm and ask the local people will be easier, or Google map Mysterious Beach will also be found. If you can't get to the beach by car, you can walk south after arriving at Mystery Beach for about an hour or so and you will see the sea caves.
(12) Kavalan Kavalan Distillery
Kavalan was originally the old name for Yilan, and it is interesting to note that the distillery built by Golden Car in December 2005 was named after it in appreciation of the gift of this precious land. Yilan has an abundance of quality water that is ideal for distilling, and the owner, whose father is the coffee king of Taiwan, visited famous whisky distilleries in Japan and Scotland to learn from them, eventually creating his own unique whisky that has won many international awards and the world's number one honour. The Kavalan distillery is a very grand western style building, which is visited by hundreds of tourists on weekends. As soon as I entered the winery, I was attracted by the aroma of wine. Every hour, there will be a tour guide to show visitors around the winery and explain the wine making process, maximum 14 people per tour, registration is available at Café Bertrand. Visitors can also visit the tasting area at designated times for a paid tasting of four Kavalan whiskies of their choice. The most interesting part of the tour is that there is a mixology class where you can make your own whisky and take it home with you.
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