Recommended Itinerary | Yilan to Taiping Mountain Day Tour

08:00 | Pick-up in Yilan City / Jiaoxi B&B — Taiping Mountain Forest Tour Begins

Professional driver picks you up at your door. Enjoy the green mountain scenery along the Yilan mountain route and start the day in comfort.

09:00 | Jiuhaocha Hot Spring (Cook Hot Spring Eggs + Foot Bath)

Jiuhaocha Service Station

One of Taiping Mountain's most popular hot spring areas—soak your feet and cook eggs or corn in bubbling spring water. Super relaxing and photogenic.

• Eggs: about 12–15 minutes
• Corn: about 20–25 minutes

A fun forest-only "food ritual" for the whole family.

10:30 | Taiping Mountain Bong Bong Train (Classic Forest Railway)

Taiping Mountain Station

You haven't really been to Taiping Mountain until you've ridden the Bong Bong Train!

With a fresh breeze, pass through cliffs and bamboo groves along the old logging railway—Taiping Mountain's most iconic scenic experience.

Schedule varies; we recommend queuing for tickets upon arrival.

11:30 | Jianqing Historic Trail (Taiwan's Most Beautiful Forest Railway Trail)

Hailed as one of Taiwan's must-walk forest trails—gentle and suitable for seniors and kids.

Stroll along the old mountain logging railway, breathe in phytoncides, and feel like you're in a movie at every turn.

12:30 | Lunch (Taiping Mountain Restaurant Local Cuisine)

Enjoy hot meals at the park restaurant to recharge for the afternoon Cueifong Lake exploration.

14:00 | Cueifong Lake (Taiwan's Largest Alpine Lake)

Elevation approx. 1,840 m

Postcard-perfect in every season:

• Spring: misty clouds
• Summer: lush greenery
• Autumn: golden mountain views
• Winter: chance of rime ice

Mountain reflections on the lake—Taiping Mountain's most serene, healing corner.

15:00 | Cueifong Lake Loop Trail (Forest Walk)

Mostly boardwalk and gentle terrain—great for family strolls.

Valley views and birdsong along the way—feel nature gently wrap around you.

(Optional) Cueifong Lodge Photo Spot (Forest Cabin Scenery)

If time allows, capture the rustic forest cabin vibe—perfect for travel memories.

16:00 | Return Down the Mountain — Yilan City / Jiaoxi Hotel

Your Taiping Mountain forest recharge day ends perfectly.

Drop-off at hotel, train station, or HSR transfer point available.

Itinerary Highlights

• Explore Taiping Mountain without driving
  Full charter service—no mountain driving or parking stress.
• Must-ride Bong Bong Train
  The forest train through the woods is Taiping Mountain's classic memory.
• Jianqing Historic Trail
  Travelers call it the forest railway trail worth walking at least once.
• Cueifong Lake
  Taiwan's largest alpine lake—stunning in every season.
• Jiuhaocha hot spring eggs
  Taiping Mountain's most ritual-like little delight.
• Great for families and seniors
  Mostly gentle trails and efficient routing for comfortable pacing.

Charter Package Features

• Pick-up/drop-off in Yilan, Jiaoxi, or Luodong
• Flexible itinerary (can extend to Meihua Lake, Bambi Land, etc.)
• Vehicle options: Alphard, Mercedes Vito, 9-seater van
• Experienced mountain-road drivers—peace of mind for seniors
• Optional add-on: 2-day/1-night (including Taiping Mountain Lodge or Jiuhaocha stay)