Yilan City, County seat in Yilan, Taiwan.
Description
Yilan City sits on the Lanyang Plain in a low-lying area surrounded by mountains and crossed by rivers flowing toward the northeast coast. The city spans 38 villages, connecting rural areas with a central urban core.
History
The region was originally home to the Kavalan people before becoming a Qing administrative center in 1810. This transformation made it the governing hub of the Lanyang Plain and established its role as a central settlement.
Culture
The name Yilan comes from the Kavalan word "Ilan" meaning river, and this connection to water remains visible in local festivals and markets throughout the city. Daily life here still reflects the influence of indigenous heritage mixed with later Chinese and Japanese traditions.
Practical
Yilan Railway Station connects the city to Taipei in under 50 minutes via the Hsuehshan Tunnel. Local buses serve all villages and neighborhoods regularly, making navigation and getting around straightforward for visitors.
Did you know?
The Former Yilan Prison, the Memorial Hall of Yilan Administration's Founding, and Yilan Confucian Temple together form a historical circuit in the city center. This complex displays different layers of urban history in a concentrated location.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Yilan County).
Yilan County Council
2.7 km
Chiau-èng Temple
859 m
Yilan City Bisia Temple
1.1 km
Yilan Distillery Chia Chi Lan Liquor Museum
753 m
Memorial Hall of Founding of Yilan Administration
594 m
Yilan Plain
5.1 km
The Great Sage Purple Cloud Temple
3.1 km
Former Yilan Prison
455 m
Yilan Zhongshan Park
536 m
Institute of Yilan County History
2.5 km
Yilan Museum of Art
576 m
Nanxing Temple
644 m
Wunuan Stone Bridge
3.8 km
Lanyang Bridge
4.5 km
Flagpole Seats for Yang Shi-fang
1 km
Taiwan Theater Museum
510 m
Windsock of Yilan Southern Airport
2.3 km
Monument for Founding of Yilan County
535 m
宜蘭文學館
562 mBeneficial Microbes Museum and Tourism Factory
3.3 km
Yilan Literary Museum
566 m
Octagon Tower, Yilan Southern Airport
2 km宜蘭磚窯
1.9 kmCT284蒸氣火車頭
1.2 km橘之鄉蜜餞工廠
3.6 kmJimmy Park
762 m化龍一村眷舍群
731 m艾達皂房
3.7 kmShennong Village
Minquan Village
Jinshi Village
Nanqiao Village
Jianye Village
Nanjin Village
Kaixuan Village
Liming Village
Dongcun Village
Yanping Village
Qizhang Village
Ci'an Village
Xinmin Village
Dongmen Village
Xiaodong Village
Caiyuan Village
Xiaolian Village
Xinsheng Village
Jiaobai Village
Beijin Village
Meizhou Village
Beimen Village
Zhongshan Village
Ximen Village
Nanmen Village
Fuguo Village
Minzu Village
Jianjun Village
Siyuan Village
Wenhua Village
Fuxing Village
Chenggong Village
Xindong Village
Qijie Village
Taishan Village
Daxin Village
Zhongxing Village
Baili Village
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes