Beiguan was originally a checkpoint during the Qing Dynasty. During the Jiaqing period, considering the terrain here, in order to prevent bandits from entering Yilan, a garrison checkpoint was requested to be established. There are two ancient cannons standing in the park. It is said that they are antiques cast during the Jiaqing period of […]
Beiguan is situated in Yilan County. Nestled between the mountains and the sea, it boasts clear seawater and a mild climate. From an elevated vantage point, one can enjoy a panoramic view of the beautiful Pacific Ocean. The specific opening hours are subject to the on-site notice at the scenic area.
A famous rock field on the northern coastal highway, very suitable for activities such as fishing, diving, and sketching. The steep cliff has a magnificent landscape. At present, Nankou Park has a seawater swimming pool opened up from a nine-hole aquaculture pond, where you can enjoy colorful tropical fish schools. The specific business status of
The Bítóu Cape Lighthouse is situated at the northeastern tip of Bítóu Cape in Ruifang District, standing alone on a cliff where the Pacific Ocean and the East China Sea currents meet. Originally constructed in 1896, the lighthouse was destroyed by military aircraft during World War II and was reconstructed in 1971 to guide ships
Nestled in Jinghu Village, Linkou Township, Taipei County, this temple venerates the statue of the eighteen-armed Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. It was established during the Xinyou year of the Jiaqing era (A.D. 1811), originating from Longshan Temple in Anhai, Jinjiang County, Fujian Province. Devotees from the ‘Dapingding’ area (Wuhu, Wuken, Guaishan) reverently invited the sacred image of
The Taoyuan Confucius Temple, built against the mountain, is located at the foot of Hutou Mountain. It is a magnificent and solemn traditional building. The difference between the Taoyuan Confucius Temple and ordinary Confucius temples lies in the statue of Confucius. In most Confucius temples, the memorial tablet of Confucius is enshrined, while in the
The Beitou Cultural Museum is transformed from a traditional Japanese-style building. On the first floor, it features a tea house, a display of traditional Japanese home furnishings, and temporary exhibitions themed around culture. The second floor preserves the original appearance of the tatami banquet hall and performance hall. The museum is open all year round
The Beitou Hot Spring Museum, originally constructed as a public bathhouse in 1913, features traditional Japanese wooden architecture, nestled against lush green hills and surrounded by winding paths and flourishing flora. In 1997, it was designated as a historical site and transformed into the Beitou Hot Spring Museum. Upon entering, visitors descend a wooden staircase
Beitou Library is located in the lush Beitou Park. The building is mainly made of wood and blends in with the surrounding park woods, just like a large tree house located deep in the forest, full of romantic atmosphere. The library has three floors in total. The first floor is the reading hall, equipped with
Beitou Puji Temple, formerly known as Tiezhen Yuan, is a Linji school Buddhist temple located in Linquanli, Beitou District, Taipei City, Taiwan. It was established through the donations of employees from the Taiwan Governor’s Office Transportation Bureau Railway Department. The temple’s architectural style is a blend of Japanese, Tang, and Zen influences, similar to Guanxin
