Wufengchi Waterfall
Jiaoxi 2.5 hrs
Hike to a stunning three-tiered waterfall.
Where to stay
Hotels in Yilan
Book direct on our own Yilan hotel pages — no booking fee and instant confirmation.
Swipe for more Yilan hotels
At a glance
Climate
Subtropical
Languages
Mandarin and Taiwanese Hokkien and English
Local currency
TWD
(TWD)
Local time
(GMT+8)
Ideal trip length
2–6 days
Cost level
3 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Luodong
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
Not customary, but appreciated
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
85 · Very good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Sanxing Scallion Pancake
Yilan Cherry Duck
Smoked Duck
Gaozha (Fried Pork Paste)
When to visit Yilan
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: October
Busiest: Jul-Aug, Oct-Nov
-
Jan40
Cool, often rainy
-
Feb45
Cool, often rainy
-
Mar60
Mild, some rain
-
Apr70
Mild, pleasant
-
May75
Warm, humid, some rain
-
Jun70
Hot, humid, typhoon risk
-
Jul80
Hot, humid, sunny
-
Aug78
Hot, humid, typhoon risk
-
Sept75
Warm, humid, some rain
-
Oct85
Mild, pleasant
-
Nov70
Cooler, some rain
-
Dec50
Cool, often rainy
Things to do in Yilan
8 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
Showing 8 of 8 places ·
Best in the morning
1 place
Best in the afternoon
3 places
National Center for Traditional Arts
Wujie 3 hrs
Explore traditional Taiwanese crafts and performances.
Toucheng Old Street
Toucheng 1.5 hrs
Wander through historic streets with charming shops.
Dongshan River Water Park
Wujie 3 hrs
Enjoy family-friendly water activities and cycling.
Best in the evening
1 place
Luodong Night Market
Luodong 2 hrs
Savor diverse local street food and snacks.
Any time of day
3 places
Jiaoxi Hot Springs
Jiaoxi 2 hrs
Relax in the therapeutic hot springs of Jiaoxi.
Lanyang Museum
Toucheng 2 hrs
Discover Yilan's unique geology and culture.
Waiao Beach
Toucheng 3 hrs
Surf or relax on Yilan's black sand beach.
Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Yilan
Straight-line distance from the centre of Yilan.
Swipe for more places near Yilan