Must-Visit Places and Attractions in Toucheng, Taiwan 2026

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

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★ 4.9 (1,554) • 50K+ booked

$ 1.99

$ 2.20

Water activities • Yilan

Yilan: Guishan Island Landing & Whale Watching & Milk Sea

Morning departure

3-5 hrs

Free cancellation

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★ 4.8 (52) • 1K+ booked

$ 39.65

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

$ 43.95

$ 69.70

Water activities • Yilan

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

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★ 4.9 (145) • 4K+ booked

$ 19.85

$ 21.15

Outdoor & sports activities • Yilan

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

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★ 4.7 (144) • 4K+ booked

$ 73.99

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

$ 26.45

Water activities • Yilan

Guishan Island Milk Lake SUP Paddleboarding

Seasonal

3-5 hrs

★ 4.6 (91) • 5K+ booked

$ 131.25

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

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★ 4.9 (35) • 1K+ booked

$ 70.45

Attraction passes • Yilan

Klook PASS Yilan

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★ 4.6 (354) • 10K+ booked

$ 21.79

$ 26.89

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 $ 616.49

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

$ 188.75

Outdoor & sports activities • Yilan

Yilan: Forest Coast Scenic Bike Ride

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English guided

Morning departure

Up to 3 hrs

Free cancellation

Instant confirmation

★ 4.7 (32) • 600+ booked

$ 66.05

Hotels in Toucheng

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Hotels • Yilan

Kailan Hotel

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★ 4.6 (283)

From $ 93.99

Hotels • Yilan

Lanyang Seaview Hotel

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★ 4.6 (257) • 100+ booked

From $ 176.66

Hotels • Yilan

OA Hotel Wushih Marina

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★ 4.7 (62) • 50+ booked

From $ 167.66

Hotels • Yilan

THE ARCHIPELAGO

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★ 4.6 (8)

From $ 398.58

Hotels • Yilan

Hotel Lounge

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★ 4.6 (127)

From $ 75.61

$ 154.30

Hotels • Yilan

Dash Forwaves Hotel

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★ 3.8 (7)

From $ 52.12

Hotels • Yilan

Hofi Villa

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★ 4.3 (156)

From $ 161.72

Hotels • Yilan

Toucheng Leisure Farm

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★ 4.3 (34)

From $ 127.86

Hotels • Yilan

Chateau Villa

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★ 4.8 (53)

From $ 135.10

$ 136.46

Hotels • Yilan

Artisan B&B

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★ 5.0 (15)

From $ 112.62

$ 113.75

Hotels • Yilan

Lambo Stay

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★ 4.4 (75)

From $ 68.99

$ 69.67

General info

Time zone
GMT +08:00
No time difference
Currency
New Taiwan Dollar
1CAD = 22.71TWD
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

Quick facts about Toucheng

Time zone

Currency

Official languages

FAQs about Toucheng

What is the best time to visit Toucheng Township?

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What are the best areas to stay in Toucheng Township?

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