Jiaoxi Township

Jiaoxi combines beautiful nature scenic spots, traditional temples and lookout points to view the Lanyang plain. Here are some popular spots in Jiaoxi.

• • Wofongci Waterfall — The site has three waterfalls. At the lower waterfall, there is a small pond where visitors can take a rest. Then they can keep walking for about 15 minutes to reach the second waterfall, where there is a pavilion for resting. If you want to see the waterfall at the top, you will need to walk for a further 30 minutes.
• • Tamkmang University Lanyang Campus — It is located on Linmei Mountain, this modern campus has a different view at day and at night. At daytime, visitors can watch all of the Lanyang Plain and also Turtle Island (Guishan Island). At night, visitors can see the lights throughout the Lanyang plain. — Address: No. 180, Linwei Road
• • Longtan Lake Scenic Area — Longtan Lake is the biggest of the five major lakes in the Lanyang plain. It is enclosed with hills on three sides. There are several temples on the hillsides and a trail encircles the lake. It’s located in Jiaosi Township (礁溪鄉) and 6 km away from Yilan center. It attracts many tourists especially during weekends, and people go fishing and picnicking there in spring and summer. — Website: http://scenery.e-land.gov.tw/releaseRedirect.do?unitID=123&pageID=6653

• Spring and Autumn Ritual of Kuankung: Takes place in every 13 January and 24 June of the lunar calendar (Chinese calendar) in Sietian Temple (協天廟). On these dates, all the Kuankung idols in Taiwan will come back to Sietian Temple to bless believers. The grand ritual includes events such as traditional religious rites and traditional religious dances which can only be seen here. Sietian Temple (協天廟): No.51, Sec. 1, Zhongshan Rd.

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Jaioxi is famous for hot-spring products, such as hot-spring tomato (溫泉番茄), hot spring glutinous rice cake (溫泉麻糬). Don't forgot to buy some oval kumquat (金棗).

In Jaioxi there are different choices for you to stay. Most of Jaioxi's accommodation is clustered around the main hot-spring area. Most of the rooms will be booked on weekends.

• • Hotel Royal Jiaosi — Address: No.69, Wufong Rd. — Price: NT$4200-5000/person for one night plus two meals
• • Sun Spring Resort — Address: No.36, Sec. 6, Jiaoxi Rd. — Price: NT$2700-5400/room
• • Ri-Ju homestay — Address: No.127, Dazhong Rd. — Price: NT$1200-3000/room

For visitors coming by train or bus, here are some options for transportations provided by the local companies:

By taxi: After getting off the bus, visitors can find a company which provides taxi service. The price to any site has been stipulated, so passengers can ask for the price before leaving.

By bike: Some hotels will provide their customers with bikes to go around.

By car: There are some car and scooter rentals in front of Jiaoxi Train station.

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