Hello Pals,
While Yilan County technically only has one city – Yilan, it has a range of smaller townships which are perfect to explore such as Luodong, Jiaoxi and Toucheng!
The territory of Yilan is unique. It’s situated in a fault zone with underground sources of heat, making it the perfect hot springs getaway. Across the way sits Turtle Island, an active volcano.
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I heard that Juifen (九份) was a town to be seen outside of Taipei not on the weekend. As we had set days, we travelled here from Luodong on a Monday.
From 1971 as a mining community, to 1989 as a movie set to then in the 2000s, known as Studio Ghibli inspiration.
Miyazaki himself has denied that Jiufen was the inspiration for Spirited Away, and while I do admit it was cute (lanterns and old towns and views.) I’d probably say it’s just super good marketing. I didn’t love it as much as the reputation precedes and found it too crowded and overhyped. I can admit it’s a quaint little spot in its own way, outside the main street and while I’m glad I saw it, I would not return.
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