Lanyang Museum
蘭陽博物館
A slanted building modelled on the strata of a single-faced hill, reflected in the Wushi Harbor wetlands, showcasing Yilan's mountains, plains and sea.
Lanyang Museum stands beside Wushi Harbor in Toucheng and was designed by Taiwanese architect Yao Jen-hsi, opening in 2010. Its form takes its cue from the 'single-faced hill' landforms common on the northeast coast, and its grey slate-clad walls slant into the ground and are reflected in the water of the Wushi Reef wetland in front. It is one of Yilan's most photogenic modern buildings. The exhibitions follow the theme of 'mountain, plain and sea', presenting in turn Yilan's highland ecology, the reclamation history of the Lanyang Plain and Kavalan culture, and fishing and marine ecology. The floors are designed to mimic a journey from mountain to sea, which suits families and visitors who want a quick introduction to Yilan. Admission is about NT$100, and the museum is closed on Wednesdays (holiday closures are announced separately). Allow about 1.5 hours. It can be combined with Wushi Harbor (the departure point for boats to Turtle Island), surfing at Wai'ao Beach and Toucheng Old Street. Getting there: get off at Toucheng or Wai'ao Station on the Taiwan Railway and walk about 15 minutes; by car, take the Toucheng interchange on Freeway No. 5, about 10 minutes.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00; closed Wednesdays
Nearby sights
- Toucheng Old Street
- Wai'ao Beach
- Beiguan Tidal Park
- Jiaoxi Hot Springs
- Honeymoon Bay
- Wufengqi Waterfall
- Matcha Mountain (Shengmu Mountain Villa)
- Linmei Shipan Trail