Yilan County

Wufengchi Waterfalls

Yilan County's most famous waterfalls.

Annong Creek

white water rafting. Yilan's answer to Xiouguran river in Hualien County.

Fushan Botanical Garden

protected forest area. Permit required. Long waiting lists - especially for weekend visits.

Honeymoon Bay

Surfing Mecca.

Meihua Lake

a wonderful place to stroll and relax. Many B&B's nearby.

Taipingshan Forestry Recreation Area

a historic logging area and one of Taiwan's most scenic spots

Turtle Island

protected volcanic island. Great for whale watching. Permit required.

Museums

National Center for Traditional Arts

Wujie - a very large centre that preserves and promotes Taiwanese arts and culture. Features a recreated "old street" selling traditional crafts. Entry NT$ 150.

Lantang Museum

a newly-established museum aimed at presenting Yilan’s overall geographical environment, cultural and humanistic trails. Entry NT$ 100 (http://www.lym.gov.tw/eng...).

Bei Guan Leisure Farm

Toucheng - famous for its crab museum - with unique exibit of crabs that live in boiling volcanic springs.

He Dong Tang Lion Museum

Toucheng - a quaint little museum featuring numerous stone lion statues. Entry: NT$ 180.

Mary Leu Fine Art Carving Gallery

Sanshing - workshop and gallery for renowned artist Mary Leu. Entry: NT$ 100 - including coffee/tea.

Jia Zi Lan Wine Museum

Yilan - a historical distillery that also includes a small museum and gift shop. Entry: Free.

Museum of Yilan Government History

Yilan - a group of relics from the Japanese Colonial Era. Entry: NT$30 for the County Prefects House. Others are free.

Taiwanese Opera Museum

Yilan - located in Yilan's Cultural Center, features exhibits on Traditional Chinese Opera and Puppets. With an id passport or Taiwanese ID or ARC card you can try on traditional opera clothing on the third floor.