Taiwan Family Road Trip - Interactive Itinerary

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 1A: 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.

                            Kids
                            Teens
                            Easy Walk
                            Photo Spot
                        

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!

                            Kids Love It
                            Easy Walk
                            Photo Spot
                        

1:00 PM

Lunch in Yilan

Famous Yilan braised duck and scallion pancakes - local specialties you can't miss!

Must-Eat Food

2:15 PM

Jimmy Liao Square

Whimsical art installation at Yilan Station featuring colorful characters from the famous Taiwanese illustrator Jimmy Liao

Kids Photo Spot

2:45 PM
 Lanyang Museum ★
Award-winning modern architecture! Interactive exhibits about Yilan's history and culture. Great for all ages, fully air-conditioned.

                                Kids
                                Teens
                                A/C
                                Must-See
                            

4:15 PM

Zhangmei Ama's Farm (Optional)

Feed capybaras, deer, and rabbits! Flat terrain perfect for grandparents. Skip if running late from museum.

Kids Favorite Easy Walk

5:30 PM

Check in at Jiaoxi

Hot spring hotel with private onsen tubs - perfect relaxation after the volcano adventure!

Relaxing

7:30 PM

Luodong Night Market

Spacious night market - scallion pancakes, lamb soup, bubble tea! One of Taiwan's best!

Kids Teens Amazing Food

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 1B: Taipei → Northeast Coast → Yilan

Coastal scenery and ocean breezes!

~110 km ~2.5 hrs driving 8 stops

Must-See: Keelung Miaokou Market breakfast, Heping Island rock formations, Badouzi coastal walkway

8:00 AM

Pick up Van in Taipei

9-seater van near Taipei Main Station

9:30 AM

Keelung Miaokou Night Market ★

Morning visit for amazing breakfast! Temple snacks, crab soup, nutritious sandwich, ding bian cuo. Famous food paradise!

Must-Eat Food Highlight

11:00 AM
 Heping Island Park ★
Unique rock formations shaped by wind and waves! Tide pools, natural arches. Kids love exploring the coastal geology!

                                Kids Love It
                                Photo Spot
                                Easy Walk
                            

1:00 PM

Badouzi Coastal Park

Stunning elevated coastal walkway! Mountain meets ocean views. Paved path perfect for all ages. Breathtaking scenery!

Scenic Views Easy Walk

3:30 PM

Jimmy Liao Square

Whimsical art installation at Yilan Station featuring colorful characters from the famous Taiwanese illustrator

Kids Photo Spot

4:00 PM
 Lanyang Museum ★
Award-winning modern architecture! Interactive exhibits about Yilan's history and culture. Great for all ages, fully air-conditioned.

                                    Kids
                                    Teens
                                    A/C
                                    Must-See
                                

5:30 PM

Zhangmei Ama's Farm (Optional)

Feed capybaras, deer, and rabbits! Flat terrain perfect for grandparents. Skip if running late from museum.

Kids Favorite Easy Walk

6:30 PM

Check in at Jiaoxi

Hot spring hotel with private onsen tubs - perfect relaxation after coastal adventure!

Relaxing

7:30 PM

Luodong Night Market

Spacious night market - scallion pancakes, lamb soup, bubble tea! One of Taiwan's best!

Kids Teens Amazing Food

Tonight's Accommodation

Jiaoxi Hot Spring Hotel

Private hot spring tubs in room. Evening soak before bed - the perfect end to Day 1!

Day 1B Photo Highlights

Keelung Market

Heping Island

Badouzi Coastal Park

Jimmy Liao Square

Day 1C: Taipei → Zoo & Maokong → Yilan

Pandas, gondolas, and tea culture!

~100 km ~2 hrs driving 7 stops

Must-See: Giant pandas at Taipei Zoo, Maokong Gondola with city views, traditional tea houses

8:00 AM

Pick up Van in Taipei

9-seater van near Taipei Main Station

9:00 AM

Taipei Zoo ★

See the famous giant pandas! One of Asia's best zoos. Kids absolutely love it. Plan 2-2.5 hours here.

Kids Favorite Must-See

11:30 AM
 Maokong Gondola ★
Glass-bottom cable car with stunning Taipei city and mountain views! 4km ride up the mountain. Thrilling for all ages!

                                Kids Love It
                                Teens
                                Amazing Views
                                Highlight
                            

12:30 PM

Maokong Tea Houses - Lunch

Traditional tea house lunch with mountain views! Tea-infused dishes, iron goddess oolong tasting. Authentic Taiwan tea culture.

Tea Culture Scenic Views

4:00 PM

Jimmy Liao Square

Arrive Yilan! Whimsical art installation at Yilan Station featuring colorful characters

Kids Photo Spot

4:30 PM
 Lanyang Museum (Optional) ★
Award-winning modern architecture! Interactive exhibits about Yilan. Skip if you want more time at hot springs.

                                    Kids
                                    Teens
                                    A/C
                                

6:00 PM

Check in at Jiaoxi

Hot spring hotel with private onsen tubs - perfect relaxation!

Relaxing

7:30 PM

Luodong Night Market

Spacious night market - scallion pancakes, lamb soup, bubble tea! One of Taiwan's best!

Kids Teens Amazing Food

Tonight's Accommodation

Jiaoxi Hot Spring Hotel

Private hot spring tubs in room. Evening soak before bed - the perfect end to Day 1!

Day 1C Photo Highlights

Giant Pandas

Maokong Gondola

Tea Houses

Jiaoxi Hot Springs

Day 2: Yilan → Shifen → Jiufen

Whisky tasting, sky lanterns, and magical mountain town at dusk!

~100 km ~2.5 hrs driving 7 stops

Must-Do: Kavalan whisky distillery tour, release sky lanterns at Shifen, visit Jiufen at dusk when red lanterns glow

8:30 AM

Hotel Breakfast & Check Out

Enjoy hotel breakfast, last soak in the hot spring before departure

9:30 AM
 Kavalan Whisky Distillery ★
World-famous Taiwan single malt whisky! Free tour of production facility. Adults enjoy tasting, kids see the process. Book ahead!

                            Teens
                            A/C
                            Must-See
                        

11:30 AM

Fulong Beach

Scenic Northeast Coast. Beach walk and stretch legs. Beautiful golden sand beach!

Teens Photo Spot

12:30 PM

Fulong Bento Lunch

Famous railway lunchbox - a Taiwan classic! Generations of train travelers have loved this iconic meal.

Classic Taiwan

2:30 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!

                            Kids Love It
                            Teens
                            Must-Do
                            Highlight
                        

3:30 PM

Shifen Waterfall (Optional)

Taiwan's widest waterfall (40m), nicknamed "Little Niagara". 15-min walk from parking through scenic trail.

Photo Spot

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.

                            Teens Love It
                            Iconic Taiwan
                            Highlight
                        

8:00 PM

Dinner in Jiufen

Taro balls (must try!), fish balls, and tea at A-Mei Tea House with stunning mountain views

Local Treats

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!

Teens A/C

10:15 AM

Golden Waterfall

Quick photo stop - dramatic orange/golden waterfall colored by mineral deposits! Unique sight you won't see elsewhere.

Unique Photo

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.

                                Kids
                                Easy Walk
                                Iconic Taiwan
                                Must-See
                            

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!

Fresh Seafood

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.

Teens Kids Play Area

6:00 PM

Farewell Dinner at Gloria

Din Tai Fung, Japanese, Korean BBQ, or local Taiwanese - plenty of options for the whole family!

Last Meal

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

Day 3B: Jiufen → Yingge → Airport

Hands-on pottery experience and unique souvenirs!

~70 km ~1.5 hrs driving 5 stops

Must-Do: DIY pottery workshop, Browse ceramics at Yingge Old Street, Only 25 min to Gloria!

8:00 AM

Morning in Jiufen

Leisurely morning - sleep in a bit! Enjoy breakfast at a local shop before heading out.

10:30 AM
 Yingge Ceramics Museum ★
Taiwan's largest ceramics museum! Interactive exhibits, dedicated kids zone. Beautiful modern architecture. Great A/C break!

                                Teens
                                Kids Zone
                                A/C
                                Must-See
                            

11:30 AM
 DIY Pottery Workshop ★
Kids (and adults!) can try pottery making! 30-60 min workshops available. Create your own unique souvenir to take home!

                                Kids Favorite
                                Teens
                                Hands-On
                            

12:30 PM

Lunch in Yingge Old Street

Local Taiwanese restaurants. Don't miss the mochi and rice noodles - local favorites!

Local Food

1:30 PM

Yingge Old Street Shopping

Browse hundreds of shops with beautiful pottery, teaware, and ceramics. Great unique souvenirs at reasonable prices!

3:30 PM

Gloria Outlets

Only 25 min from Yingge! International brands, last-minute souvenirs, kids play area. Plenty of time before the flight.

Teens Kids

6:00 PM

Farewell Dinner at Gloria

Din Tai Fung, Japanese, Korean BBQ, or local Taiwanese - your choice for the final meal!

Last Meal

8:00 PM

Return Van at Taoyuan Airport

Trip complete! Only 15 min drive from Gloria Outlets. Safe travels!

Day 3B Photo Highlights

Ceramics Museum

DIY Pottery

Local Cuisine

Yingge Old Street

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Route Legend

Day 1: Taipei → Yilan

Day 2: Yilan → Jiufen

Day 3A: North Coast

Day 3B: Yingge

Must-See Highlight