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| Yilan | ||
| county | Yilan County | |
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| Residents | 96.268 () | |
| height | 5 m, 6 m | |
| Tourist info web | http://www.ilancity.gov.tw | |
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Yilan, also Ilan (宜蘭 市) is the capital of Yilan County in north-east of Taiwan.
background
getting there
By train
The city is connected to the island's train network. There are both trains from Taipei coming over the north-east of the island to Yilan, as well as from the south Hualien
By bus
In the street
Of Taipei Highway 5 leads directly to Yilan. At the same time, Provincial Highway 9 runs through mountainous regions with tea plantations. From Yilan to the south, this becomes a spectacular coastal road (Su-Hua Highway).
Tourist Attractions
- Lan Yang Museum. In a modern building on the coast you will mainly find information about the indigenous people (Kavalan) and the history of the region.
- National Center for Traditional Art. Traditional art and culture should be conveyed here. But it is now heavily commercialized and touristy.
- Jiaoxi hot springs. Hot springs open to the public free of charge.
- Cold spring Suao. Thermal springs with cool sparkling water, which are particularly suitable as refreshment in summer.
activities
From Yilan are the mountain regions Taipingshan and Mingchih Easily accessible by car or bus.
shop
- Luodong night market. In the evening, some of the city's alleys turn into a large night market. In addition to clothing and odds and ends, there are also many food stalls.
