About Northeastern Taiwan
Northeastern Taiwan offers Yilan, hot springs, countryside, and a slower-paced regional contrast to the capital.
Best time to visit: October to April
Cities & Towns in Northeastern Taiwan
Jiufen
Hillside lanes, teahouses, and lantern views evoke old gold-rush days—popular as a Taipei side trip and scenic escape.
Top attractions: Jiufen Old Street, Teahouse views
Yilan
Hot springs, rice-country drives, and a softer northeast pace between Taipei and the east coast.
Top attractions: Jiaoxi hot springs, Luodong Night Market