Best Places To Visit in Toucheng

Q: What is the best time to visit Toucheng Township?

The best time to visit Toucheng Township is from April to June and September to November for warmer beach weather with fewer extremes than midsummer. Guishan Island boat schedules and sea conditions can vary, so check availability before booking.

Q: How do I get to Toucheng Township?

Take a Taiwan Railways train from Taipei to Toucheng Station, or travel by bus from Taipei to Yilan and transfer locally. Driving from Taipei via National Freeway 5 is fast outside weekend and holiday traffic.

Q: How do I get around Toucheng Township?

Use trains for main stops such as Toucheng and Wai'ao, then taxis, bicycles, scooters, or local buses for beaches and viewpoints. For Guishan Island or whale watching, book a licensed boat tour that states the departure pier and check-in time clearly.

Q: What are the best areas to stay in Toucheng Township?

Stay near Toucheng Station for old street access and rail convenience. Wai'ao is best for beach stays, surf lessons, and sea-view cafes. Jiaoxi is a practical nearby alternative if you want more hotel choices and hot spring resorts while visiting Toucheng by train or taxi.

Toucheng Township sits on Yilan's northeast coast and is best known for ocean views, surf beaches, the Lanyang Museum, and boat trips toward Guishan Island, also called Turtle Island. It is one of the first Yilan stops after the Hsuehshan Tunnel, making it a popular coastal escape from Taipei. Travelers come for Wai'ao Beach, Toucheng Old Street, seafood, paragliding, and seasonal whale and dolphin watching tours. The township has a slower seaside rhythm than Luodong or Jiaoxi, with guesthouses, cafes, and beach activities spread along the coast. Toucheng is ideal for visitors who want a mix of culture, sea views, and easy access to Yilan's outdoor experiences.

Top things to do in Toucheng

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Museums • Yilan

Lanyang Museum Permanent Exhibition Ticket in Yilan

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Free cancellation

Instant confirmation

★ 4.9 (1,554) • 50K+ booked

NT$ 44

NT$ 50

Water activities • Yilan

Yilan: Guishan Island Landing & Whale Watching & Milk Sea

Morning departure

3-5 hrs

Free cancellation

Instant confirmation

★ 4.8 (52) • 1K+ booked

NT$ 900

Tours • From Taipei

Yilan Animal Farm & Lanyang Museum & Luodong Night Market & Bubble Tea Cultural Center Day Tour

Hotel pick-up

Private tour

English guided

Free cancellation

Instant confirmation

★ 4.9 (1,393) • 10K+ booked

NT$ 1,108

NT$ 1,583

Water activities • Yilan

Yilan | Lanyang Crab Farm | Xue Shan Thailand Prawn | Shrimp Catching Experience

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Free cancellation

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★ 4.9 (145) • 4K+ booked

NT$ 450

NT$ 480

Outdoor & sports activities • Yilan

Yilan｜Wai-ao Little Hill Ranch｜Leisure Ranch & Beach Riding Experience

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Instant confirmation

★ 4.7 (144) • 4K+ booked

NT$ 1,680

Water activities • Yilan

Yilan｜Wushih Harbour Lanyang Surfing Experience

Seasonal

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English guided

Morning departure

Free cancellation

Instant confirmation

★ 4.8 (151) • 4K+ booked

NT$ 600

Water activities • Yilan

Guishan Island Milk Lake SUP Paddleboarding

Seasonal

3-5 hrs

★ 4.6 (91) • 5K+ booked

NT$ 2,980

Water activities • Yilan

Yilan｜Wushih Harbor Sweet Potato Surfing｜Half-Day, Full-Day, and Two-Day One-Night Surfing Experience

Seasonal

7+ hrs

Free cancellation

Instant confirmation

★ 4.9 (35) • 1K+ booked

NT$ 1,600

Attraction passes • Yilan

Klook PASS Yilan

Free cancellation

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★ 4.6 (354) • 10K+ booked

NT$ 495

NT$ 610

Water activities • Yilan

Yilan: Guishan Island Milk Sea Yacht Charter - Water Activities Experience (Slide/Banana Boat/Sea Sofa/SUP Stand-Up Paddleboard)

Seasonal

English guided

3-5 hrs

Private group

★ 4.9 (11) • 500+ booked

From NT$ 14,000

Tours • From Taipei

Taipei Yilan Full-Day Private Customizable Tour

Private tour

English guided

Private group

Free cancellation

Instant confirmation

★ 5.0 (8) • 100+ booked

NT$ 4,286

Outdoor & sports activities • Yilan

Yilan: Forest Coast Scenic Bike Ride

Book now for tomorrow

English guided

Morning departure

Up to 3 hrs

Free cancellation

Instant confirmation

★ 4.7 (32) • 600+ booked

NT$ 1,500

Hotels in Toucheng

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Hotels • Yilan

Kailan Hotel

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★ 4.6 (283)

From NT$ 2,130

Hotels • Yilan

Lanyang Seaview Hotel

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★ 4.6 (257) • 100+ booked

From NT$ 4,005

Hotels • Yilan

OA Hotel Wushih Marina

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★ 4.7 (62) • 50+ booked

From NT$ 3,800

Hotels • Yilan

THE ARCHIPELAGO

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★ 4.6 (8)

From NT$ 9,034

Hotels • Yilan

Hotel Lounge

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★ 4.6 (127)

From NT$ 1,714

NT$ 3,497

Hotels • Yilan

Dash Forwaves Hotel

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★ 3.8 (7)

From NT$ 1,181

Hotels • Yilan

Hofi Villa

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★ 4.3 (156)

From NT$ 3,665

Hotels • Yilan

Toucheng Leisure Farm

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★ 4.3 (34)

From NT$ 2,898

Hotels • Yilan

Chateau Villa

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★ 4.8 (53)

From NT$ 3,062

NT$ 3,093

Hotels • Yilan

Artisan B&B

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★ 5.0 (15)

From NT$ 2,552

NT$ 2,578

Hotels • Yilan

Lambo Stay

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★ 4.4 (75)

From NT$ 1,554

NT$ 1,569

General info

Time zone
GMT +08:00
No time difference
Currency
New Taiwan Dollar
1TWD = 1.00TWD
Official languages
Chinese (TW)

Toucheng

Top things to do in Toucheng

Lanyang Museum Permanent Exhibition Ticket in Yilan

Yilan: Guishan Island Landing & Whale Watching & Milk Sea

Yilan Animal Farm & Lanyang Museum & Luodong Night Market & Bubble Tea Cultural Center Day Tour

Yilan | Lanyang Crab Farm | Xue Shan Thailand Prawn | Shrimp Catching Experience

Yilan｜Wai-ao Little Hill Ranch｜Leisure Ranch & Beach Riding Experience

Yilan｜Wushih Harbour Lanyang Surfing Experience

Guishan Island Milk Lake SUP Paddleboarding

Yilan｜Wushih Harbor Sweet Potato Surfing｜Half-Day, Full-Day, and Two-Day One-Night Surfing Experience

Klook PASS Yilan

Yilan: Guishan Island Milk Sea Yacht Charter - Water Activities Experience (Slide/Banana Boat/Sea Sofa/SUP Stand-Up Paddleboard)

Taipei Yilan Full-Day Private Customizable Tour

Yilan: Forest Coast Scenic Bike Ride

Hotels in Toucheng

Kailan Hotel

Lanyang Seaview Hotel

OA Hotel Wushih Marina

THE ARCHIPELAGO

Hotel Lounge

Dash Forwaves Hotel

Hofi Villa

Toucheng Leisure Farm

Chateau Villa

Artisan B&B

Lambo Stay

Epic deals in Toucheng

Quick facts about Toucheng

Time zone

Currency

Official languages

FAQs about Toucheng

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