Yilan Hot Springs & Food in 2 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary

Lanyang Museum, Jiaoxi hot springs, the Traditional Arts Center, Luodong Night Market and whale watching — the easiest weekend escape from Taipei.

TaiwanHot springsFamilyFoodEasy pace
Length2 days / 1 nights
CitiesToucheng, Jiaoxi, Luodong, Yilan
CurrencyTWD Taiwan dollar
Best time to goMar–Oct is best for whale watching; rainy autumn–winter is perfect hot-spring weather.

Day-by-day overview

Day 1Toucheng × Arts Center × Luodong

08:30🚗 Transport
Bus from Taipei to Toucheng
Type / No.Bus / coach
About an hour via the Hsuehshan Tunnel; returns jam on holiday evenings.
09:30📍 Sight
Lanyang Museum
Suggested time1.5 hrs
TicketsBuy on site
Its cuesta-shaped building is iconic; usually closed Wednesdays.
📸 Photo spot
11:30🍽 Food
Lunch in Jiaoxi
MealLunch
🍜 Must-eat
13:00📍 Sight
Foot bath at Tangweigou Park
Suggested time1 hr
TicketsFree
There’s also a doctor-fish pool.
♨️ Hot spring
14:30📍 Sight
National Center for Traditional Arts
Suggested time2.5 hrs
TicketsBuy on site
Craft streets and traditional opera shows.
👶 Kid-friendly
17:30🍽 Food
Luodong Night Market
MealDinner
Must-tries: fried pork strips, filled tapioca and Sanxing scallion pancakes.
🍜 Must-eat💴 Cash only
20:30🏨 Stay
Check in to a hot-spring hotel (add yours)
Type / platformRyokan
Check-in / out15:00 / 11:00
LocationJiaoxi 🧭
Jiaoxi’s clear sodium bicarbonate springs; in-room baths are popular.
♨️ Hot spring

Day 2Turtle Island × Yilan City × distillery

09:00🏨 Stay
Check out
Type / platformRyokan
Check your ID, phone and belongings; most hotels will hold luggage.
09:30📍 Sight
Whale watching from Wushi Harbor (Mar–Oct)
Suggested time2.5 hrs
TicketsBook ahead
Sailings depend on sea conditions; take seasickness pills. Landing on the island needs a separate permit.
🎟 Book ahead
12:30🍽 Food
Lunch in Yilan City (local banquet dishes)
MealLunch
🍜 Must-eat
14:00📍 Sight
Jimmy Square
Suggested time1 hr
TicketsFree
Picture-book installations next to Yilan Station.
📸 Photo spot
15:00📍 Sight
Kavalan Whisky Distillery
Suggested time1.5 hrs
TicketsFree
Drivers, please skip the tasting.
17:30🚗 Transport
Bus back to Taipei
Type / No.Bus / coach

🎟 Book these before you go

🌦 Monthly temperatures: Yilan

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Yilan
High / low
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(typical averages — check the forecast before you go)

FAQ

How many days does Yilan Hot Springs & Food in 2 Days take?

It’s planned as 2 days / 1 nights with 13 stops (6 sights and 3 meals). Copy it and add or remove stops to suit your pace.

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We recommend booking or buying ahead: Whale watching from Wushi Harbor (Mar–Oct).

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