Yilan County

In the posts I´m trying to passing to the foreigners how is this `farm life´.. To understand all that I´m saying you have to experience!! 

It´s so difficult to describe the taste of the food and the fruits. Also putting your feet in the mud to plant rice.. The sensation is so different and new, that everybody needs try this once in the life!! I can´t describe with words everything that I´m living here! 

Deschna described so well the farm and the others things that you can do in the city, so I´m just trying to show you a little of the day-by-day of the farm and my point of view about this new culture. Because I don´t wanna be repetitive for who are reading! :)

In this post I´m gonna tell you more about the Yilan County! And the reasons for you come here! :)

Yilan County looks out to the sea on Taiwan's Northeast Coast, with mountains on the three other sides forming a unique geography. So, here you can experience a variety of new and different things.. Since  beautiful beaches and ecological parks until hiking in the mountains! And more, a lot of people come to Yilan to do paragliding!

Famous scenic spots in Yilan:

Sunrise view at Gueishan Island (Turtle Island):

Suao Cold Spring: Cold Spring in Suao is a rare phenomenon that only remains in two places of the world, which are Taiwan and Italy:

Jiaosi Hot Spring: This Hot Spring are flatland hot springs that are odorless and clear with rich minerals. The hot spring water is composed of sodium, magnesium, calcium, potassium and carbonic acid with an average temperate of 58 degrees Celsius.

National Center for Traditional Arts: `The center is designed to innovate and renewal traditional arts of Taiwan while preserving it. The National Center for Traditional Arts is designed to create a cultural and old day’s ambiance. The buildings and streets are decorated in red-tiles with modern elements to present Taiwan life styles in early days. In addition, interesting exhibitions and performances are displayed for one’s enjoyments.`  

Taste the delicious coffee at Mr. Brown with a perfect view of the island:

Luodong Night Market: It is always crowded and is one of the best places for shopping and dining. The traditional snacks here are popular to both local residents and visitors such as the duck´s tongue and duck´s head.

Wufengchi Waterfalls: `The name Wufengchi comes from the five mountains behind the waterfall together looking like a triangular flag. The waterfall features three-tiers with a height of a hundred meters and twenty meters for the bottom tier. The waterfall offers several areas for water activities, camps ans barbecues; it´s an excellent place for refreshes during summer time.`

Cueifong Lake: Is the biggest alpine lake in Taiwan. It is under forest reserved area. In addition to its unspoiled scenic beauty, this area also preserved some of the rarest bird species on the island. 

Yilan is also know for its delicious and typical foods. Four dishes in particular - Yanggeng (red bean jellies made with Suao cold spring water), Yashang (duck smoked with sugar cane pulp), Dangan (sun-dried marinated pork liver) and Mijian (candied fruits) - are called the four treasures of Yilan.

If you wanna know more about Yilan County:  http://eng.taiwan.net.tw/pda/m1.aspx?sNo=0002106

By Camila