On July 15th, Ta and I went exploring in Yilan. It was our day off and we spontaneously decided that we wanted to travel outside of the farm.
Tina, our supervisor and also dubbed our 'Taiwanese mom', suggested that we visit Lanyang Museum. It is a famous tourist destination in Toucheng with nationally recognized architecture. She gave us tickets and even got us a ride to the museum --about a 20-minute drive from the farm.
When we arrived at the museum we were already hungry (when are we not??) so we filled up at the gift store where they had many Asian snacks. YUM. They also serve lunch boxes at noon if you opt to eat lunch there.
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| Strawberry ice cream bar: 10/10! |
At the museum, you can rent an audio guide for 100TWD. I used one and it was very informative, so I'd say it's worth the price if you're looking to learn something new but too lazy to read each display. The permanent exhibit is divided into three sections, each on a different level: mountains, plains, and ocean.
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| The slanted design is inspired by the unique geological features of Yilan (cuestas). |
The displays were rich in historical context and information. If you're planning to do a thorough tour of the place, give yourself at least 2 hours to listen to all the audio recordings and read the signage.
Overall, it was a great visit and I got to learn a bit about the landscape and history of Yilan.
Did you know that in the past it used to rain about 2/3 days of the year in Yilan?
The Lanyang Museum is definitely a place you have to check out if you're in Toucheng, so be sure to add it to your travel list!
In the next blog post, I will continue sharing about our day trip to Yilan.
-Candy
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