4‑Day, 3‑Night Yilan County Adventure

Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Farm

Morning: Board a chartered vehicle from Taipei’s HSR station to the scenic Yilan Farmstead, a short 45‑minute ride through rolling hills. Check‑in and settle into the shared family rooms: Room 1 for the 35‑year‑old female, 40‑year‑old male and 2‑year‑old child; Room 2 for the remaining adults and the 6‑year‑old.

Afternoon: Enjoy a guided farm tour where the children can feed goats, collect fresh eggs, and learn about sustainable agriculture. A light, farm‑fresh lunch is served in the rustic dining area.

Evening: Relax with a bonfire dinner featuring local specialties like Yilan pork ribs and fresh vegetables, followed by a night‑time walk to spot fireflies in the surrounding fields.

Day 2: Farm Experience & Transfer to City

Morning: Participate in a hands‑on vegetable‑picking activity and learn to make traditional Yilan rice cakes under the guidance of the farm’s chef.

Afternoon: Check out and travel back to Yilan City. Check‑in at a city‑center hotel near the main train station, where rooms are already allocated as described.

Evening: Stroll through the vibrant Luodong Night Market, tasting local delights such as oyster omelet, taro balls, and bubble tea, before returning to the hotel.

Day 3: Yilan City Exploration

Morning: Visit the historic Yilan County History Museum for a quick cultural immersion, followed by a walk in the nearby Zhongshan Park.

Afternoon: Explore Jiaoxi Hot Springs for a family‑friendly soak; private family baths are available for the children while adults relax.

Evening: Enjoy dinner at Yilan Station’s Food Hall, where you can sample a variety of Taiwanese street foods, then a leisurely shopping stroll at the Yilan Railway Station Shopping Arcade.

Day 4: Departure

Morning: A leisurely breakfast at the hotel, followed by a stroll through the local Fengbin Street Market to pick up fresh fruit and souvenirs.

Afternoon: Check‑out and board the chartered vehicle back to Taipei HSR station for departure.

Evening: Arrival in Taipei, concluding the Yilan adventure.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Chartered vehicle (round‑trip) – 2 hours – NT$6,800
• Farmstay (2 nights, includes meals & animal activities) – 2 days – NT$8,400
• Farm activities (vegetable picking, rice‑cake making) – 2 hours – NT$2,500
• Luodong Night Market (food & drinks) – 2 hours – NT$2,200
• Yilan County History Museum – 1 hour – NT$600
• Jiaoxi Hot Springs (private family pool) – 2 hours – NT$3,200
• Yilan Station Food Hall – 1 hour – NT$2,400
• Shopping (station arcade, Fengbin market) – 2 hours – NT$1,800
• Accommodation (2 rooms, 3 nights) – 3 nights – NT$12,000
• Miscellaneous (souvenirs, extra snacks) – – NT$1,500
• Total Estimated Cost – NT$41,000

Tips

To extend your stay, consider adding a half‑day at the Yilan Fruit Farm for a fruit‑picking adventure, which adds a relaxing nature walk and fresh produce tasting. If you need to shorten the trip, skip the morning museum visit on Day 3 and replace it with a quick coffee at the Yilan Coffee Street, which reduces travel time while still offering a taste of local culture.