YilanPlay Recommendations

Lanyang Flora & Fauna Kingdom in Zhuangwei Township, Yilan is a comprehensive destination combining a zoo, botanical garden and family DIY experiences. Covering more than 3,000 ping of indoor and outdoor space, the site lets visitors get close to and feed over 20 species including capybaras, alpacas, kangaroos, teacup pigs and cats, plus bird displays of pelicans and eagles, regardless of weather. A plant DIY classroom, a cat tea room and CAPY CAFE let visitors of all ages soak up nature and greenery between activities. Multilingual service is available, suitable for families, schools and foreign travelers, making it the best rainy-day or weekend backup for family outings in Yilan.

Lan Yi Crayon Castle in Suao, Yilan is a family-friendly tourist factory themed around fluorescent color crayons. The exterior features giant crayons and playful architecture, making it a popular photo spot. Inside, four DIY workshops let visitors make crayons, color markers, paintings and pinwheels, plus an eight-story rainbow slide that lets kids burn off energy indoors. Tickets aren't the cheapest but include multiple experiences and spending credits, so the value holds up. A good fit for families, kindergartens and elementary students on half-day or full-day trips, and a convenient midway stop when driving through Suao toward Hualien.

The Taxi Museum in Suao, Yilan is Taiwan's—and likely the world's—first private museum dedicated to taxis. Inside, antique taxis from around the world are on display alongside models and taxi-related merchandise, plus family-friendly interactive facilities like an all-yellow carousel and bumper cars. The admission ticket can be exchanged for a drink and offsets spending inside. Hours are 10 AM to 5 PM; adult tickets are NT$200, seniors and children 3 and up NT$150, children under 3 free, with annual passes available. A good choice for rainy-day indoor family fun and a brush with taxi history.

Toucheng Leisure Farm in Toucheng, Yilan covers about 120 hectares and blends satoyama nature with sustainable farming, offering family experiences like herb gathering, animal observation, DIY crafts and environmental education. The grounds include classrooms, rest areas, orchard and vegetable gardens, and viewing trails, with a one-night, three-meal stay package covering welcome snacks, breakfast and dinner. A great choice for families looking to leave the city behind, get close to nature, and learn about food and farming.

Duck Story House in Wujie Township, Yilan was originally the Xie Ji duck farm, converted in 2014 (Minguo 103) into an educational and leisure tourist farm. The grounds are spacious with parking, well-suited for a half-day family visit. Visitors can get up close to feed ducks, hold ducklings, and join interactive activities like red-soil duck egg DIY, salted duck egg making and hand-made pizza. Inside, the space is divided into duck and duck-egg display, farm products, DIY experiences, an outdoor interaction area and a food zone; the NT$100 ticket offsets NT$50 of in-park spending. Combining ecological education with local culture, it's a must-visit, affordable family destination in Wujie.

Huang Juren House is the only preserved juren (provincial graduate) residence in Yilan, built in the third year of the Guangxu reign (1877) during the Qing dynasty. Originally on an alley off Xinmin Road in Yilan City, it faced demolition in 1996 due to urban planning and was reassembled inside the National Center for Traditional Arts (Traditional Arts Park) in 2001. The compound is a classic Min-nan style san-he-yuan courtyard; the main gate plaque reads 'Wen Kui' (Champion of Letters), and the interior displays period household items and kitchenware, offering a glimpse into 19th-century Yilan domestic life. As one of the core buildings of the Traditional Arts Center, the house is both a historical site and a great spot for family and cultural experiences, suited for photos, learning about traditional architecture and joining DIY workshops.