Yilan is located in the northeast of Taiwan, area of 2143.6457 square meters, originally called “Kamalan”, surrounding by mountains and face the Atlantic oceans. The geography of abyssal fan plain makes Yilan an agricultural county, also known for tourism and leisure industry. During the time of Japanese government, the traffic had been improved, but Yilan is still unpolluted. 
As the fault area of Yilan, hot spring in Jiaosi Town is one of the popular attractions, on the other side cold spring in Suao is rare phenomenon that only remain in two places of the world, the other is in Italy. The coast lines of Yilan add various scenes and biology for its landform of wetland, alluvion and beach. Forest in Yilan covers most part of this county, keeps its primitive sights. 
Traditional culture and art in Yilan are special for its exclusivity, as Taiwanese opera, pipe playing and puppets drama. Nowadays these shows only available in temple fair.

Fascinating views of Yilan – The 8 famous scenic spots 

The most famous Yilan views:
1. Sunrise view in Gueishan Island(Turtle Island) - At the east coast of Toucheng, Gueishan Island is a volcanic islet in the shape of sea turtle. It is the best spot to enjoy sunrise view.
2.Sunset view in Longling - Located in Toucheng Township, sunset view in Longling is well-known.
3.Wufon Waterfall-Wufon Scenic Area is one of the most famous attractions with waterfall views.
4.Beiguan Park-Beiguan is located in Toucheng Township, the crashing waves and the spray of surf are impressive natural view.
5.Sansing – Sansing Township is well-known for its local produce and the rural views are refreshing for visitors.
6.Wushih Harbor – Wushih Port is located in Toucheng Township. The visitor center of Wushih Harbor is the gateway for tourists to Gueishan Island.
7.Suao Port – It is a natural harbor, the reflection of ships and boats are spectacular, just like the mirage.
8.Tangweigou Hot Spring – It is known as Jiaosi Hot Spring, the water of spring is odorless and clear, and it is the rare level ground hot spring in Taiwan.

Your Easy Yilan Travel
Besides the 8 famous scenic spots, there are numerous spots for natural landscape in Yilan, such as Wulaoken River Valley for Green Expo, Suao Cold Spring Park for Cold Spring Festival, Nanfengao Fishing Port for Mackerels Festival, Lotung Sport Park, Dongshan River Water Park, Fushan Botanical Park, Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area, Minzhir Forest Recreation Area, Zhialan Forest Recreation Area, Plum Blossom Lake(Meihuahu) and Northeast and Yilan Coast National Scenic Area. If you want to experience local customs, do not miss these Yilan spots as Lotung Night Market, Dongmen Night Market, Toucheng Old Street, Hsiatien Temple, Baimi Community, and Dali Tiengong Temple.