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Here's a travel guide for Yilan:

Pre-trip Preparation

- Documents: Bring your Taiwan Travel Permit for Mainland Residents, Exit & Entry Permit for Taiwan, China, and other valid IDs.

- Clothing: Prepare appropriate clothing according to the season. Pack light and breathable clothing and sunscreen in summer, and warm clothing in winter.

- Other items: Prepare common medications, a portable charger, a camera, etc.

Transport Info

- External transport: You can first arrive in Taipei, then transfer to Yilan. From Taipei to Yilan, you can choose the Taiwan Railway, which has frequent trains; you can also choose a bus, such as the Kamalan Bus.

- Internal transport: Yilan's attractions are scattered. You can choose to rent a car for convenient and flexible travel; you can also take the local bus, but the frequency is low; chartering a car or carpooling are also options.

Attractions

- Natural landscapes: Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area has rich forest resources and a diverse ecological environment, suitable for hiking and enjoying the natural scenery; Wushi Harbor offers beautiful sea views and Turtle Island, and you can also experience water activities such as surfing; Meihua Lake is suitable for cycling around the lake and enjoying the scenery.

- Culture and art: Jimmy Park is a fairy tale world from the works of the famous picture book author "Jimmy Liao," perfect for taking photos; the National Center for Traditional Arts in Yilan showcases Yilan's rich traditional crafts and cultural heritage, with many traditional craft performances and DIY activities.

- Unique parks: The Taiwan Footwear Museum allows you to learn about the shoemaking process and experience plaster foot painting and healthy insole DIY; Bambi Land in Yilan allows you to get close to cute deer and experience unique natural scenery and family activities.

Food Recommendations

- Snacks: Scallion pancakes are a Yilan specialty, fragrant and crispy; ox-tongue crackers are crispy and moderately sweet and salty; peanut roll ice cream combines peanut brittle with ice cream and cilantro for a rich taste.

- Main courses: Kiln-roasted chicken is braised with unique ingredients and lychee wood, resulting in tender and juicy chicken; braised pork rice features soft and glutinous pork that is rich but not greasy, served with marinated eggs and vegetables for a strong flavor.