Yilan
Taiwan · TaiwanTW
County-administered city in Yilan County, Taiwan
Yilan City is a county-administered city and the county seat of Yilan County, Taiwan. The city lies on the north side of the Lanyang River.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 94,742
- Coordinates
- 24.757, 121.753
- Timezone
- Asia/Taipei
- Elevation
- 6 m
Overview of Yilan
Travellers heading to Taiwan, Taiwan will find Yilan, a medium-sized town. Its resident count stands at approximately 94,742. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Plan around nature, water sports and culture and you will not run out of ideas. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Yilan
Nature in Yilan
(21)Yilan records Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest under nature. All of it is drawn from Yilan's recorded activities. That is 21 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Water Sports in Yilan
(18)For water sports, expect Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking. In all, 18 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Yilan.
Culture in Yilan
(15)For culture, expect Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. The full list runs to 15 activities. Straight from the activity profile stored for Yilan.
Adventure in Yilan
(12)Under adventure, Yilan is tagged with Abseiling, Adventure, Amusement Parks, Boat Rides and Climbing. In all, 12 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Yilan.
Sports in Yilan
(9)Sports lovers get Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails and Hunting. All of it is drawn from Yilan's recorded activities. That is 9 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Wellness in Yilan
(6)On the wellness side, Yilan offers Farms, Ranches, Spa, Therms and Turkish Baths. Everything listed here comes from what Yilan is actually tagged with. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Family in Yilan
(3)Our data lists Aquariums, Playgrounds and Zoo as family options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Yilan.
Nightlife in Yilan
(3)Looking for nightlife? Yilan has Events, Festival and Wine Bars. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Yilan.
Shopping in Yilan
(1)Looking for shopping? Yilan has Food. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Yilan.
More to do in Yilan
(2)Yilan's other activities entries include Fishing and Secret. All of it is drawn from Yilan's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Yilan
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Reach Yilan by regional transport from the nearest hub in Taiwan; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Asia/Taipei.
Similar destinations
Places near Yilan that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Yilan known for?
- Yilan, in Taiwan, Taiwan, is best known for nature, water sports and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 94,742 residents.
- What can you do in Yilan?
- Recorded activities in Yilan include Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Yilan?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Yilan located?
- Yilan is located in Taiwan, Taiwan. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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