Jiaoxi

Jiaoxi combines beautiful nature scenic spots, traditional temples and lookout points to view the Lanyang plain. Here are some popular spots in Jiaoxi.

Wofongci Waterfall (五峰旗瀑布)

The site has three waterfalls. At the lower waterfall, there is a small pond where visitors can take a rest. Then they can keep walking for about 15 minutes to reach the second waterfall, where there is a pavilion for resting. If you want to see the waterfall at the top, you will need to walk for a further 30 minutes.

Sietian Temple (協天廟)

Built in 1804, IT is the oldest and largest Kuankung Temple in Northern Taiwan.

Tamkmang University Lanyang Campus (淡江大學蘭陽校區)

It is located on Linmei Mountain, this recently-built campus has a different view at day and at night. At daytime, visitors can watch all of the Lanyang Plain and also Turtle Island Guishan Island. At night, visitors can see the lights throughout the Lanyang plain.

Longtan Lake Scenic Area
龍潭湖風景區 (http://scenery.e-land.gov...). Longtan Lake is the biggest of the five major lakes in the Lanyang plain. It is enclosed with hills on three sides. There are several temples on the hillsides and a trail encircles the lake. It’s located in Jiaosi Township 礁溪鄉 and 6 km away from Yilan center. It attracts many tourists especially during weekends, and people go fishing and picnicking there in spring and summer.