Jinguashi
Jinguashih is a location of remote wilderness. It wasn’t until 1888 that the first settlers, five farming families, moved to Beiwei, built 5 cottages and settled down. This was the origin of the...
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Nanya
Nanya is the northern gateway to the Northeast Coast National Scenic Area. From here on, you’ll no longer see chimneys everywhere or buildings surrounding you. What you will find are rising moun...
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Bitou
After passing Nanya on the Coastal High, around the 84km mark, tourists will first be able to gaze upon Bitou Cape, extending into the crystal blue ocean around it! Those who admire Bitou Cape never f...
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Longdong
The origin of the name Longdong (dragon’s cave) comes from the shape of the region’s coastline, similar to the shape of a dragon lying down. Along the coastline are a series of hard, steep...
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Jinshawan
Jinshawan is a famous scenic spot among the different locations of the Northeast Coast. Because it allows visitors to enter its beaches for free, every summer it attracts considerable amounts of touri...
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Aodi
Convenient transportation has turned Aodi into a hotspot for tourists during vacations.There are over 20 seafood restaurants along the public roads, forming a haven for seafood lovers. Aodi receives r...
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Yanliao
The waters of Yanliao belong to an ocean resource preservation zone. There are many species of animals existing in large numbers here, and the area is also an important fishing ground from which the f...
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Fulong
After entering the Longmen area, tourists will begin noticing the interesting and diverse scenery that distinguishes Fulong.Rippling layers of terraced fields and river terrace coupled with the sound ...
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Mao’ao
Beginning from Fulong, a 5 km drive towards Yilan will bring tourists to a small fishing village located in a coastline notch- Mao’ao Fishery Village. Like a sudden turn from a large noisy road ...
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Sandiaojiao
Legends say that in the year 1626 AD, a Spanish ship set sail from the Philippines and reached the northeast coast of Taiwan. Because they did not know the name of their location, to be able to record...
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Lailai
The Lailai Coast has the most developed erosion platforms of the whole northeast coast. In the north the Sandiaojiao Cape acts as a barrier, while from the east side the Kuroshio Current passes by, of...
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Shicheng
When tourists drive along the Coastal Highway and reach Shihcheng, it means that they have reached the border of New Taipei City and Yilan County. This is the first stop in Yilan along the Coastal Hig...
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Dali
The Dali Tiangong Temple is visible after passing Shicheng, where it sits at the foot of green mountains.The Dali Visitor Service Center is located to the side of the temple, and is a location first t...
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Daxi
Fish are an important natural resource within Yilan County. In the recent years, with the rising popularity of boat fishing and whale watching, fishing harbors along the coastline have gradually incre...
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Beiguan
From north to south, the unique rock formations of the Northeast Coast come to an end within the waves and rock forests of Beiguan. Here, cliffs standing bravely through battering waves present a unif...
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Wai'ao
Wai'ao (Outer Harbor) of Toucheng, Yilan is located to the north of Wushih Fishery Harbor.It is a flat expanse of beach, with great views such as snowy white waves gradually climbing the shore whi...
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Guishan Island
As soon as the train exits Caoling Tunnel, tourists will glimpse their first view of Turtle Island, floating upon the ocean surface. As the train tracks curve about, the view of Turtle Island will var...
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Toucheng
After entering the Lanyang Plains through Beiguan, visitors will reach Toucheng Town, the town known as the “First City Upon Entry of Lanyang”. Touchen faces east towards the Pacific and i...
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Zhuangwei
Jhuangwei Village was originally known as Minjhuangwei. It used to be the largest base for the Kavalan people north-river. As it is conveniently located at the center of the Lanyang Plain coast, a vie...
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Wujie
The “Jie” was the functional unit of colonization for the Han people. At first look, Wujie Township looks like it is situated on a typical alluvial plain. In fact, there are also hills, pl...
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Su’ao
Su-ao Town is located at the southeast corner of Yilan County, and marks the beginning of the Suhua Highway and the North-Link Line of the Taiwan Railway Administration. It is also the ending of Natio...
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Nanfang'ao
Nanfang’ao is the largest isthmus along Taiwan’s eastern coastline. It is connected to Su-ao Harbor, with natural geographical layouts. The Black Tide that flows pass Nanfangao’s out...
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