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Taipei Main Station to Yilan and Luodong
Compare trains, highway buses and driving, then continue to Luodong Night Market, Dongshan River Water Park, the NCFTA and other popular stops.
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Yilan transport, sights and itinerary ideas
Find practical ways to reach Yilan, plus places to visit around Luodong and Dongshan River, family-friendly outings, and ideas for planning your next trip.
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Lanyang Animal & Plant Kingdom: close-up encounters for children and adults
Step into the animals' space rather than viewing everything from afar. Here is what makes the capybaras, alpacas, kangaroos, pelicans and fern greenhouse worth a half day.
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Taoyuan and Taoyuan Airport to Yilan: direct bus, rail connections and local transfers
Take 1661 when its limited airport schedule fits; otherwise use the Airport MRT and TRA. From central Taoyuan, start at TRA Taoyuan Station, then connect from Luodong to the night market, water park and arts centre.
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Hsinchu and Miaoli to Yilan: through train, Nangang connection and local transfers
Use early TRA train 272 for a one-seat ride when it fits. At other times, change trains in Banqiao/Taipei or take HSR to Nangang and bus 1878/1879, then continue to Luodong’s night market and the Dongshan River sights.
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Kaohsiung and Pingtung to Yilan: direct TRA, HSR transfers and onward travel
Take direct TRA train 423 through Taitung and Hualien for a one-seat ride, or use HSR to Nangang and change to an east-coast train for an earlier arrival. Includes Luodong and Dongshan River connections.
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Hualien and Taitung to Yilan: direct trains, flexible backups and local connections
Use the east-coast railway first and book straight to Luodong for the river attractions. If through seats sell out, compare a change at Hualien; holiday route 1918 is a road-based backup from Hualien only.
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Dongshan River Water Park
A signature riverside attraction for walking, cycling, boating, and family time along Dongshan River.
- Suggested time
- About 1-3 hours
- Best for
- Families, Riverside walks, Cycling
Seasonal eventsFestivalSummer
Yilan International Children's Folklore and Folkgame Festival
A major summer family event held at Dongshan River Water Park, useful for planning summer stays in Yilan.
- Suggested time
- Depends on the annual program
- Best for
- Family travel, Summer stays, Water activities
Family and cultureCultureCrafts
National Center for Traditional Arts
A cultural park by Dongshan River with traditional streets, crafts, performances, and a flexible rainy-day travel rhythm.
- Suggested time
- About 2-4 hours
- Best for
- Family culture, Crafts, Rainy-day plans
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Luodong Night Market
A popular Yilan night market for dinner and late-night snacks after daytime sights around Dongshan River.
- Suggested time
- About 1-2 hours
- Best for
- Night-market food, Dinner, Shopping