The property offers luggage storage to guests for before checkin. Book this when youre in yilan, its about 10mins walk from yilan stationrear entrance. After hualien, we took the tra to yilan, then transferred to get to jiaoxi. The homestay offers a flatscreen tv and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, free toiletries and shower. Welcome to part iv of the taiwan eats series, where i documented good eats during our 2014 trip to taiwan.
May 28, 2015 today we make our trip to yilan luodong, we took the mrt to taipei main station and walked to taipei bus station. After dinner we had some tea break before heading back to minsu room for supper. The 10 best things to do in yilan 2020 with photos. Zheng hua geramics hotsprings fans of the iconic hot springs in yilan county would have a field day at zheng hua geramics hotsprings minsu. It is one of few cities on the mountainous eastern coast of formosa, and is humble in size yilan city is home to under 100,000 people. Jun 12, 2017 but the minsu owner told us that the tickets from hualien back to taipei main stationother stations in taipei were fully booked.
Based on our research, there are lots of kids friendly hotels and minsu commoners home in yilan. Taste of yilan one day trip explore the beauty of yilan with the day tour offered by taiwan free and easy travel. Yilan is surrounded by mountains facing the pacific ocean. Dec 25, 2015 luodong night market is the largest night market in luodong township, yilan country, taiwan.
I came across this minsu from an official yilan minsu website. We were all hanging around at the dining area of the minsu and the taiwanese couple shared that they had a lovely teppanyaki dinner nearby, which they had made reservations 2 months in advance. To be honest, before being invited to explore yilan, i really didnt have any idea what to expect in yilan. Click for part i, part ii, part iiia, part iiib, and part v. The minsu owner added that this was a very popular place, and that was known to book the entire place for parties. In taiwan, homestays are not just cheaper lodging options, but also a way for travellers to experience an authentic taiwanese lifestyle. Taiwan yilan attractions and its kids friendly minsu metropolitan washington airports authority taxi cabs, motor coaches and supershuttle transportation services 2007, washington dulles airport, september 2007. When we got back to the minsu, we were greeted by the owners mom whom is probably in her late 60s or early 70s. Nov 20, 2018 taiwan has been famous for their homestays, or minsu, before bed and breakfast management companies became a thing for budget travellers. Jan 10, 2016 the minsu is at the terminal stop, and the ride was about 30 minutes. Yilan seems unfamiliar to many visitors although yilan is only about 70 km from taipei, a district bordering the east coast. Our accommodation at yilan was shangrila leisure farm. Yes we are back from a 6d6n taiwan trip and cant wait to blog about our itinerary. Zomu yilan minsu features garden views, free wifi and free private parking, located in luodong, a 17minute walk from chung hsing cultural and creative park.
You can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Today we make our trip to yilan luodong, we took the mrt to taipei main station and walked to taipei bus station. From the station, walk down the street, then cross the road to the opposite side to complete one round for phototaking with the characters by. There are quite a number of homestay in the city and plenty of choices available. Guests at zomu yilan minsu can enjoy a buffet breakfast. During our visit to yilan, the taiwan tourism board arranged for us to stay in a few minsu, each with its own unique theme and flavour. I last made plans to visit this neighboring county of taipei in 20 but oh well, lets just say i wasnt that happy to cut short my vacation and return to a zombie workaholic state to run a work event. Known as the backyard of taipei city, yilan will provide you a good blend of culture and nature, mountains and sea. Please practice honesty and pay the correct amount. Xiaolan was out running errands when we reached the minsu, but her friendly sister was in the house to let us in, and to show us the common. Luodong night market is the largest night market in luodong township, yilan country, taiwan. There are thousands of minsu in yilan county alone. Good thing, before 2018 came to a close, i got a chance to visit taiwan, though not the capital, i still got to explore countrys northeastern town, yilan county. Its not a very big farm, however, its big enough to keep the kids occupied for a few hours already about 1 to 2 hours.
So from taoyuan international airport, we went straight to yilan, a 3hour drive away. Please inform zomu yilan minsu in advance of your expected arrival time. Yilan is known for its rich cultural heritages and a large number of hiking trails, mountain peaks and numerous of natural retreats. Thank you for your well written and informative travel blog. Location is remote, self arranged transport is necessary. With its unique geography of overlooking the sea on one side, and being surrounded by mountains on three other sides, yilan county is known for its scenic spots, cold and hot springs and nature trails. Latest taiwan itinerary year 2012 9 days around taipei, taitung, green island, kaohsiung, jiufen. Never having traveled in taiwan before we had no idea what we were going to get.
But based on my research so far, you can take a train from taoyuan to yilan, or you can take a bus from taipei main station should take about an hour by bus it looks like luodong and yilan are about twenty mins. A exhibition of a harmony between the mountain and the ocean, it says. Silks place yilan is located at 36 minquan road, sec. Yilan is officially administered as a county of the republic of china. Taiwan with young kids and baby part 2 fun at yilan. Things to do in yilan, things to eat in yilan, yilan taiwan.
From taipei to yilan, it takes about 1 hour to drive along. Yilan lanyang museum there is no other place more perfect to kickstart the 4day stay. On tripadvisor s taipei travel forum, travellers are asking questions and offering advice on topics like hi, can anyone recommend a nice yilan minsu. Minsu is at, but before going to minsu, we dropped by for the famous, and. We decided on the silks place hotel as they still had room even though we booked late. Just a stones throw away from song minsu was the yilan goat farm. To begin 20 with a bang, we travelled to yilan for four days.
Jun 07, 2015 because it was our first trip to yilan, we didnt know luodong station is also part of yilan. The minsu is at the terminal stop, and the ride was about 30 minutes. Blessing in disguise for we alight at yilan station and saw jimmy square. Nov 17, 2015 exquisitely furnished rooms are very clean. Facts about yilan ilan yilan, like taipei and many other cities in taiwan, refers to both a city and a county this articles travel ideas refer to both. Taiwan trip day 2, yilan taipingshan 14 may 2017 travel. But the minsu owner told us that the tickets from hualien back to taipei main stationother stations in taipei were fully booked.
The surroundings are green fields and rolling hills. Apr 25, 2015 welcome to part iv of the taiwan eats series, where i documented good eats during our 2014 trip to taiwan. The bus ride is around 1 hour and it transports you from a dynamic cityscape to the quaint townships in yilan. The market is conveniently located in the center of the town, near zhongshan park. From the past, taiwan minsu has been explained and being booked in mandarin for many years. We found these yilan minsu on qiito, which is soon launching a minsu booking service that you can use to conveniently book your accommodation online. Any kind soul care to help me with day 1 day 4 itinerary. Just want to ask you for your opinion if spending 4 nights in yilan will be too much. With an average temperature of 22 degrees celsius, yilan often rains but offers beautiful foggy sceneryl. From the airport, we headed straight for yilan county.
If you are planning a trip to yilan in taiwan, here are a few minsu homestays that you will want to spend a night at. I just came back from yilan and i would like to recommend a minsu. For more updates, remember to like us on facebook or follow us on twitter. Scenic yilan, facing the pacific ocean and surrounded by imposing mountains is full of rolling hills, beautiful waterfalls, mystical lakes, hotsprings and rustic off shore islands. From the minsu bus stop, there was another oneway free orange shuttle bus that will reach luodong station in 20 minutes. Jan 04, 2017 9 comments on taiwan with young kids and baby part 2 fun at yilan based on our research, there are lots of kids friendly hotels and minsu commoners home in yilan. Taste of yilan one day trip taiwan free and easy travel. In more developed cities like taipei and kaohsiung, public transportation is both time and costefficient.
Jan 15, 2014 bus ticket to luodong yilan is around ntd, round trip ticket can be cheaper. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. The homestay is also surrounded by the natural beauty of yilans mountain ranges and paddy fields. Now i am wondering how i am going spend 4 fruitful days. If you wonder, why there is a lot of dolphin decorations inside the museum, it is because there are a lot of dolphins in yilans ocean or pacific ocean, to be correct. Yilan is known not only for its nature, hot spring but also for her kids activities. Upon reaching yilan county, we stopped for breakfast and tried their famous pork noodles. But song minsu caught our attention because of the beautiful themes and importantly it is children friendly. Taiwan road trip, day 10 yilan via suhua highway mum. You may request early checkin or late checkout during booking subject to availability. From taipei bus station, catch the kamalan bus, which runs regularly and directly to yilan. Retire for a good nights rest at your hotel in yilan. Yilan is a beautiful city situated in northeastern taiwan and is surrounded by both the sea and mountains.
Zomu yilan minsu features garden views, free wifi and free private parking, located in luodong, 0. From the station, walk down the street, then cross the road to the opposite side to complete one round for phototaking with the characters by, a famous artist in taiwan. According to the website, shangrila leisure farming is situated in dayuan mountain surrounded by hills and mountains. Taiwan yilan attractions and its kids friendly minsu. Its really difficult to book during peak period we had to wake up early to book it. Feb 15, 2019 good thing, before 2018 came to a close, i got a chance to visit taiwan, though not the capital, i still got to explore countrys northeastern town, yilan county. This was a familiarisation trip by the taiwan tourism board to. One of the best thing of travelling in taiwan is the abundant number of its visitor centers. The design of lanyang museum was made to resemble rock formations around wushih port area where the museum stands adjacent to through our brief stop at the museum, i learnt a lot about the yilan county its history, its inhabitants, its folklore and festivals. We took the express train and went straight to yilan station. You can also enjoy full body baths at the paid area. I first came across minsu in taiwan dramas and when it was featured in some taiwan variety show. This is my second trip to yilan, maninly to watch whales but didnt get to see any whales but saw many dolphins.
The one we wanted did not reply to us and a few did not allow children that is less than 10 years of age. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. Our first destination was lanyang museum that has nice architecture and wide open space. Find hotels in yilan, taiwan 1932 vacation rentals and hotels available now. After lunch, we explored the area around luodong station by foot, checked out the local yilan snacks such as oxtongue biscuits etc before heading back to the minsu. Yilan is a county in taiwan located very near to taipei. Located just next to shanzhai monster village, you would want to also visit r. Tags jimmy square silks place yilan taiwan yilan yilan city. Out of impulse, i booked 4 nights stay in yilan dec. Also, it is not easy to book the accommodation as it is always fully booked. Open 24 hours daily, the jiaoxi hot spring park provides free public food bath facilities near the main entrance. There was even an episode on that focus on taiwan minsu.