[2025 Yilan Stay] Travel Guide for Hotel Pin Jiaoxi (Updated Apr)

🛫 Day 1: Explore Taipei 🏨 Accommodation recommendation: Stay at WEGO Motel 🎠, a unique motel. Although I stayed alone, the environment was warm and clean, perfect for relaxing and taking a break. The only downside is, who would have thought that one person could stay in a motel? I did! 😅 Attractions Taipei 101 Observatory 🏙️ I planned to go to the 89th floor to overlook the cityscape of Taipei 👀, but it rained heavily. The receptionist kindly advised me not to go up, saving me TWD 600! Although I didn't see the magnificent city view, I saved time and money. 💰 Simple Kaffa ☕ A popular coffee shop in Taipei! I wanted to dine in, but the wait was 2 hours, and takeout was 1 hour? However, buying a cup of coffee allows you to go to the 88th floor of Taipei 101 for free, which is a great deal! If you want to save money, book online in advance. 🎫 Mengjia Longshan Temple 🏯 One of the oldest temples in Taipei. It is crowded with visitors. I sincerely prayed for a smooth relationship in front of the Matchmaker Temple. I also used the "Zhou Chu Eliminates Three Evils" soap, haha! 🧼 Qingshan Temple 🏮 Not far from Longshan Temple, it is very quiet and not crowded! It is a good place for solo travelers to meditate. It feels like a pure land. 🧘‍♂️ Night Market Exploration 5. Shilin Night Market 🌟 Shilin Night Market is bustling. Most people line up to buy grilled king oyster mushrooms, and there are many Japanese tourists, creating a lively atmosphere. However, I think the pepper cake tastes similar to a meat pie, delicious but not surprising. 🍴 Elephant Mountain 🏞️ Climb to the top of the mountain and enjoy the panoramic view of Taipei 101, which is breathtaking! But remember to wear sunscreen, as the sun in Taipei is not to be underestimated. I also saw big spiders 🕷️, big snails 🐌, and beautiful butterflies 🦋, a must-visit for nature lovers. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall ⛲ I happened to encounter the SDGs event "Awakening Waves", and the exhibition in the memorial hall was rich and interesting, which was touching. After the visit, I felt recharged for my environmental actions! 🔋 Food Carnival 8. Raohe Night Market 🍢 A night market recommended by locals, it is cleaner than Shilin Night Market. There are so many kinds of food that it is dazzling. I couldn't eat them all, and I wanted to eat all the snacks in one go! 😋 Day 2: Leisurely Tour of Yilan 🚗 Transportation: Depart from Taipei, take a bus, and arrive at Jiaoxi, Yilan after an hour. It is a hot spring resort with beautiful scenery and fresh air. 🏨 Accommodation recommendation: Stay at Hotel PIN. The rooms are clean and comfortable, and there is a hot spring pool, which is a good place to relax after a long day. 🍃 Attractions Jimmy Park in Yilan 🎨 If you like taking photos, don't miss it. Jimmy's sculptures are a perfect combination of art and nature. Standing next to the sculptures, it feels like being in a fantasy world. 📸 Dongmen Night Market 🌆 A night market recommended by locals, featuring sorghum wine sausage, scallion pancakes, salt and pepper chicken, starfruit juice, etc. The small night market is full of food. 🍢 Yishun Xuan 🧀 A souvenir shop in Yilan, must-buy items include cheddar cheese and ox tongue cake. The products will leave you wanting more! 🍪 Beach and Nature 4. Waiao Beach 🏖️ A good place for paragliding. Remember to check the weather before departure. Paragliding gives you an unprecedented sense of freedom. The price is TWD 1,200, and the fee will be refunded if the weather is not suitable for flying. Flying over the black sand beach is so cool! 🪂 Octagonal Lookout 🌅 Climb to the lookout, and the scenery is breathtaking. You can see Turtle Island in the distance, and the sea breeze is very pleasant. 🍃 Culture and History 6. Luodong Sports Park 🌳 A check-in place in the TV series "Someday or One Day", with lush trees and a quiet environment. If you want to enjoy nature, take a walk here. 🌿 Dadaocheng/Dihua Street 🏙️ This area has a strong old street culture, and walking through it feels like going back in time. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, people barbecue on the street, which is very lively. 🍖 Food Recommendations 8. Ningxia Night Market 🍡 The sudden road repair prevented me from seeing the beauty of the night market, but I accidentally found the milk tea shop 50 Lan, which is worth a try! 🥤 Mianxian Town 🍜 If you are a noodle lover, don't miss it! The noodles are so delicious that you will never forget them. Some people say they are better than Ay-Chung Flour-Rice Noodle. 👨‍🍳 Shopping and Return 10. Taoyuan Airport Shopping 🛍️ If you haven't bought enough souvenirs on your return trip, Taoyuan Airport is a shopping paradise. You can get a tax refund for purchases over TWD 2,000, and the staff will assist you. 🛫 This trip is full of natural scenery and historical culture, and each attraction has its unique charm. The modern city of Taipei and the tranquility of Yilan form a sharp contrast, giving me a completely different travel experience. If you are planning a trip to Taiwan, you may refer to this guide and leave yourself with beautiful memories.

First trip to Jiaoxi Hotel This time, I chose the younger style of Pinwen Hotel When booking a room, I saw that it was very novel and exciting. I saw it on the website The hotel provides afternoon tea and nostalgic movie tea in the evening Although it is a simple snack, you can see the hotel's dedication There are sparkling water machines on every floor of the hotel. The interior of the room is also very simple and modern. Each room has a hot spring bath. The separation of bathroom and toilet is also very in line with the usage habits of modern people The hotel facilities are in Hall 2 (next to Hall 1 within walking distance) The first floor is a spa and public bath, which is not open to visitors. There is a comic book shop on the second floor and coffee is available for self-service Comics are still acceptable to young people There is also a games room There are video games, basketball, pneumatic balls, hand football and other facilities which are very good. The hotel also offers paid DIY activities to participate in. The breakfast section is also very diverse and has a lot of choices. The variety of styles can be regarded as a five-star hotel breakfast This time I stayed in all the hotel facilities and environment are very pleasing Of course, the price is a bit higher But the overall CP value is worth it It is a highly recommended hotel choice #100 Ways to Travel

Rooms: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ The room is clean and tidy, with a little bit of literary atmosphere, and you can take a hot spring bath in the room. The plan allows you to extend your check-out time to 1pm, which is great! ! I had a lot of fun taking a bath. The room is environmentally friendly and you can get sparkling water on the same floor. My husband and I brought oolong tea to the hotel and made oolong sparkling drinks, which are perfect for drinking while soaking in hot springs! ! The only minor drawback is that you have to draw the curtains when taking a bath, so the lighting is a little insufficient. Otherwise, I think it's good. Service: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ The service attitude is good. Although the hotel can only be checked in at 3 pm, we arrived at about 2 pm. The service staff said that we can use the spa and leisure center in advance. If we tidy up the room in advance, we can check in and use the welcome snacks. The welcome snacks include tofu pudding, biscuits, candies, and unlimited wine. You can also exchange small cakes for your birthday, which is really good! Location: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ In terms of location, although it is a 10-15 minute walk from Jiaoxi Transfer Station, the hotel has shuttle buses on the hour, which is really convenient. You don't have to walk with your luggage to check in or check out, which is very considerate! ! ! Facilities: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ I personally feel that there are fewer people staying on weekdays, so I can play switch, basketball machine, and ice hockey to my heart's content and have fun for a long time! ! Breakfast: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ The lighting for breakfast is actually quite good, and there are baby seats if you bring children with you. You can make your own noodles, bake bread, etc. It's okay! ! #TaiwanLocalTour #YilanHot Spring #JiaoxiAttractions #Good Places for Families #LocalTour #familytravel #JiaoxiTourism #TaiwanHot Spring #YilanSightseeing

The hotel facilities are very new, the room does not smell damp, the service staff is very friendly (including The service staff will not make people feel too much fake and unnecessary services. The breakfast and welcome gift are delicious and the dishes are diverse.