Yilan Factory Tours & Cherry Duck Feast in 2 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary
Yilan’s pastry museum, the Kavalan whisky distillery, a clog workshop and a candied-fruit museum — plus cherry duck, Luodong Night Market and Su’ao’s cold spring. The tastiest family weekend out of Taipei.
TaiwanFamilyFoodCulture & historyEasy pace
Length2 days / 1 nights
CitiesYilan, Luodong, Su’ao
CurrencyTWD New Taiwan dollar
Best time to goGood all year. Winters are rainy under the northeast monsoon (perfect for hot springs); in summer Su’ao’s cold spring is wonderfully refreshing. Many factory DIY sessions need reservations, especially on weekends.
Day-by-day overview
Day 1Yilan City × Yuanshan × Luodong Night Market
08:30🚗 Transport
Taipei to Yilan (about 1–2 hours)
Type / No.Train
LocationYilan Station 🧭
Take a TRA train or an expressway coach; weekend peak tickets sell out and the Xueshan Tunnel can jam — book ahead.
10:30📍 Sight
Yilan Pastry Museum
Suggested time1.5 hrs
TicketsFree
LocationYilan Pastry Museum 🧭
A factory-style museum where you can try making Yilan pastries; book DIY sessions ahead and check the website for hours.
🛠 Hands-on👶 Kid-friendly
12:30🍽 Food
Cherry duck lunch
MealLunch
LocationYilan cherry duck restaurant 🧭
Cherry duck is a Yilan speciality, served sliced, smoked or in soup; popular restaurants often need a reservation on weekends.
🍜 Must-eat🕘 Expect a queue
14:30📍 Sight
Kavalan Whisky Distillery
Suggested time2 hrs
TicketsFree
LocationKavalan Whisky Distillery 🧭
Free to walk in and browse the shop; tours and tastings follow the official rules. No tasting under 18, and drivers should not drink.
🛍 Shopping list
17:00🏨 Stay
Check in (add your hotel)
Type / platformHotel
Check-in / out15:00 / 11:00
LocationJiaoxi / Luodong 🧭
Stay in Jiaoxi for hot springs or Luodong for the night market — they’re about 20 minutes apart.
18:30🍽 Food
Yilan snacks at Luodong Night Market
MealDinner
LocationLuodong Night Market 🧭
Try Yilan flavours like fried pork rolls, gaozha, scallion pancakes and mutton soup; most stalls take cash only.
🍜 Must-eat💴 Cash only🌙 Night view
Day 2Su’ao × Nanfang’ao × head home
09:00🏨 Stay
Check out
Type / platformHotel
Double-check passports, phone and valuables; most hotels will hold your bags.
09:45📍 Sight
Baimi Clog Museum
Suggested time1.5 hrs
LocationBaimi Clog Museum 🧭
See how clogs are made and paint your own; confirm DIY sessions and opening hours beforehand.
🛠 Hands-on👶 Kid-friendly
11:30📍 Sight
Su’ao Cold Spring
Suggested time1.5 hrs
TicketsBuy on site
LocationSu’ao Cold Spring Park 🧭
A rare carbonated cold spring — a cool treat for the feet in summer. Follow the bathing rules and bring a towel and swimsuit.
♨️ Hot spring
13:00🍽 Food
Seafood lunch at Nanfang’ao fishing port
MealLunch
LocationNanfang’ao Fishing Port 🧭
Seafood porridge, fish soup and mackerel products are the harbour specialities — check price lists before sitting down.
🍜 Must-eat
15:00📍 Sight
Orange Village Candied Fruit Museum
Suggested time1.5 hrs
Sample candied fruit and buy souvenirs; check the official site for location and hours.
🛍 Shopping list👶 Kid-friendly
16:30📍 Sight
Last souvenir shopping
Suggested time1 hr
LocationYilan Station 🧭
Ox-tongue biscuits, smoked duck and candied fruit are popular picks.
🛍 Shopping list
17:30🚗 Transport
Return to Taipei
Type / No.Train
LocationYilan Station 🧭
Weekend return traffic jams easily — book early or travel off-peak.
🎟 Book these before you go
- Day 1｜Taipei to Yilan (about 1–2 hours): Take a TRA train or an expressway coach; weekend peak tickets sell out and the Xueshan Tunnel can jam — book ahead.
- Day 1｜Cherry duck lunch: Cherry duck is a Yilan speciality, served sliced, smoked or in soup; popular restaurants often need a reservation on weekends.
🌦 Monthly temperatures: Yilan, Luodong, Su’ao
| City / month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yilan High / low | 19° 13° | 19° 14° | 21° 15° | 25° 18° | 28° 21° | 31° 24° | 33° 25° | 33° 25° | 30° 23° | 27° 20° | 24° 17° | 20° 14° |
(typical averages — check the forecast before you go)
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