Taiwan Family Road Trip
March 17-19, 2025 · 9 Travelers · Van Return 8PM TPE
Trip Overview
Duration
3 Days / 2 Nights
Total Distance
~300 km
Travelers
9 People
Vehicle
9-Seater Van
Route: Taipei → Yangmingshan → Yilan → Shifen → Jiufen → North Coast/Yingge → Airport
Day 1: Taipei → Yangmingshan → Yilan
Volcano in the morning, hot springs at night!
~120 km
~2.5 hrs driving
8 stops
Must-See:
Xiaoyoukeng volcanic fumaroles, Qingtiangang grassland with cows, Jiaoxi hot springs
8:00 AM
Pick up Van in Taipei
9-seater van near Taipei Main Station
9:00 AM
Xiaoyoukeng 小油坑 ★
Volcanic fumaroles with steaming sulfur vents at 805m elevation! Dramatic otherworldly landscape with easy boardwalk viewing platform.
10:15 AM
Qingtiangang 擎天崗 ★
Stunning hilltop grassland with free-roaming water buffalo! Flat easy paths with panoramic mountain views. Kids love running here!
1:00 PM
Lunch in Yilan
Famous Yilan braised duck and scallion pancakes - local specialties you can't miss!
2:15 PM
Jimmy Liao Square
Whimsical art installation at Yilan Station featuring colorful characters from the famous Taiwanese illustrator Jimmy Liao
3:00 PM
Zhangmei Ama's Farm
Feed capybaras, deer, and rabbits! Flat terrain perfect for grandparents. Kids will love the animal interactions!
5:00 PM
Check in at Jiaoxi
Hot spring hotel with private onsen tubs - perfect relaxation after the volcano adventure!
7:00 PM
Luodong Night Market
Spacious night market - scallion pancakes, lamb soup, bubble tea! One of Taiwan's best!
Tonight's Accommodation
Jiaoxi Hot Spring Hotel
Private hot spring tubs in room. Evening soak before bed - the perfect end to Day 1!
Day 1 Photo Highlights
Xiaoyoukeng
Qingtiangang
Jimmy Liao Square
Jiaoxi Hot Springs
Day 2: Yilan → Shifen → Jiufen
Sky lanterns and magical mountain town at dusk!
~100 km
~2.5 hrs driving
6 stops
Must-Do:
Release sky lanterns at Shifen, Visit Jiufen Old Street at dusk when red lanterns glow
8:30 AM
Hotel Breakfast & Check Out
Enjoy hotel breakfast, last soak in the hot spring before departure
10:30 AM
Fulong Beach
Scenic Northeast Coast. Beach walk and stretch legs. Beautiful golden sand beach!
12:00 PM
Fulong Bento Lunch
Famous railway lunchbox - a Taiwan classic! Generations of train travelers have loved this iconic meal.
2:00 PM
Shifen Old Street ★
Release sky lanterns as a family! Write your wishes on the lantern and watch it float up into the sky. Truly magical experience!
3:30 PM
Shifen Waterfall (Optional)
Taiwan's widest waterfall (40m), nicknamed "Little Niagara". 15-min walk from parking through scenic trail.
6:30 PM
Jiufen Old Street at Dusk ★
Magical "Spirited Away" vibes as hundreds of red lanterns light up! Winding narrow streets, traditional tea houses, stunning coastal views.
8:00 PM
Dinner in Jiufen
Taro balls (must try!), fish balls, and tea at A-Mei Tea House with stunning mountain views
Tonight's Accommodation
Jiufen Mountain B&B
Cozy guesthouse perched on the mountainside with breathtaking mountain and ocean views. Wake up to stunning sunrise over the Pacific!
Day 2 Photo Highlights
Sky Lanterns
Shifen Waterfall
Jiufen at Night
Fulong Beach
Day 3A: Jiufen → North Coast → Airport
Gold mines, golden waterfall, and Queen's Head rocks!
~80 km
~2 hrs driving
6 stops
Must-See:
Yehliu Geopark's Queen's Head, Golden Waterfall, Gloria Outlets shopping
8:00 AM
Morning in Jiufen
Early morning walk when it's peaceful and quiet. Breakfast at local shop. See Jiufen without the crowds!
9:15 AM
Jinguashi Gold Museum
Explore Taiwan's fascinating gold mining history. Air-conditioned museum. Touch a real 220kg gold bar!
10:15 AM
Golden Waterfall
Quick photo stop - dramatic orange/golden waterfall colored by mineral deposits! Unique sight you won't see elsewhere.
11:00 AM
Yehliu Geopark ★
World-famous rock formations including the iconic "Queen's Head" - 4000 years in the making! Flat paved walkways - great for grandparents.
1:00 PM
Seafood Lunch near Yehliu
Fresh seafood at a local harbour restaurant - the catch of the day doesn't get fresher than this!
3:30 PM
Gloria Outlets ★
Big outlet mall with international brands! Kids play area, souvenirs, and 2.5 hours of shopping time before the flight.
6:00 PM
Farewell Dinner at Gloria
Din Tai Fung, Japanese, Korean BBQ, or local Taiwanese - plenty of options for the whole family!
8:00 PM
Return Van at Taoyuan Airport
Trip complete! Only 15 min drive from Gloria Outlets. Have a safe flight home!
Day 3A Photo Highlights
Yehliu Geopark
Golden Waterfall
Gold Museum
Yehliu Seafood
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Route Legend
Day 1: Taipei → Yilan
Day 2: Yilan → Jiufen
Day 3A: North Coast
Day 3B: Yingge
Must-See Highlight