[2025 Yilan Attraction] Travel Guide for Toucheng Old Street (Updated Jun)

When visiting the seaside, engaging in some coastal activities is a must. In Toucheng, besides enjoying the ocean view, you can also go whale watching. Near the beach, there’s a glassy Starbucks where you can sit inside and enjoy the serene view outside. Additionally, you can explore Toucheng Old Street, where you might find nostalgic marble soda from childhood, bringing back fond memories. Venture further, and you’ll find the Fortune Turtle, where you can pray for wealth.

Toucheng, located at the northernmost part of Yilan County, is the first town in the Lanyang Plain developed by Han settlers, earning it the title of the "First City of Lanyang." Unlike the bustling areas of Jiaoxi and Luodong, Toucheng exudes a serene and understated beauty. Near Toucheng Train Station, you'll find the Lanyang Museum, designed in the shape of Guishan Island. Its stunning exterior is matched by its interior exhibits, which delve into the history of the Lanyang Plain's development, offering a deeper understanding of Yilan's cultural landscape. Close to the train station is also Toucheng Old Street, where you can leisurely admire the street murals while savoring local delicacies and snacks. Take advantage of good weather and hop on a train from Taipei to enjoy the scenic mountain and ocean views along the way. You can even catch a glimpse of Guishan Island from the train window. In just over an hour, you'll arrive in Toucheng, ready to embark on your Lanyang adventure!

#2月好地方2025 The town of Toucheng is surrounded by mountains and water, making it a great place for a day trip to enjoy the mountains and water and relax. The ancient charm of Toucheng Old Street is also worth a visit! Toucheng Old Street is Heping Street, the oldest street in Toucheng Town. It was once the prosperous center of the Lanyang Plain. However, after the development of Qingyun Road, Heping Street has declined, leaving only many classical buildings for people to pay tribute. The Beimen Fude Temple on the north side of the street is indeed the patron saint of the old street, protecting the people and things on the old street. There is a row of houses in front of the left side of the Nanmen Fude Temple, which are connected by Chen Chunji and Yuanhecheng. This row of houses is brick-built Western-style, and the arched corridors still give people a sense of nostalgia. After touring Toucheng Old Street, I wanted to have a cup of coffee and rest, and accidentally stumbled into ~ Yue Zang. The oil painting wall design of the store and the flowers and plants at the door have the warmth of an old town. The cups and decorations of each drink are very eye-catching and very thoughtful. No wonder it is so crowded!

My son had piano lessons on Saturday afternoon, so I drove to Toucheng for a short vacation. There was no traffic jam at all and we arrived in 40 minutes. For dinner, we chose the "Lewu Japanese Restaurant", a well-known Japanese restaurant in the old street. It is a popular Japanese restaurant in the area. The restaurant is only a short drive from Wushigang Fishing Port and can deliver the freshest catches daily to ensure the quality and flavor of the ingredients. There is a row of waiting chairs outside the store, and there is often a long queue during meal time. We deliberately came a little later to avoid the crowd and wait for the second group. Inside is a very traditional Japanese restaurant, and the small shop is full of gourmets. Remember to get the limited edition miso soup first. We ordered a mix of sushi, including the sweet tofu sushi that my son loves, fried pork with burdock, and deep-fried pork cutlet with curry rice. The coating on the pork cutlet was not too thick, and the curry sauce even had corn kernels in it. My son and husband really enjoyed the meal. I also ordered mashed potato salad, and mayonnaise was placed on the side, which is good for me as I don’t eat mayonnaise. The shrimp and asparagus roll won the first place that night. The shrimp was fresh and plump, the asparagus was crisp and generous, and a little mashed potato was added in it. It was delicious🤤 Lewu will also launch limited edition hidden dishes based on the day's catch, so that gourmets can have different surprises every time they visit. We ordered freshly grilled red-tail winter fish. The chef's grilling skills were first-rate and the freshly caught fish was really fresh and delicious. I also ordered a grilled mackerel, my son loves fish 😘 Whether you love Japanese raw fish dishes or want to taste the fresh local seafood, Lewu is a good choice! After the meal, we took a walk to eat at A-Zong Taro Ice City and also went to Toucheng Railway Station for a stroll. When the crowds dispersed at night, it felt particularly cozy and leisurely. 🕰️Business hours: Dinner 17:00-20:00 🏖️Atmosphere/facilities: warm 📍Address: No. 15, Lane 1, West, Toucheng Town, Yilan County 💰Average consumption per person: 350-500 yuan 💞Recommendation reason: fresh, delicious, high CP value # Toucheng Old Street Food # Lewu Japanese Cuisine

Toucheng Old Street has been developing since the Qing Dynasty and was once the economic hub of Yilan. With over 200 years of history, the current old street area is located on Heping Street in the town, stretching approximately 600 meters from the Fude Temple at the North Gate to the Fude Temple at the South Gate, running in a north-south direction. It still retains the red brick houses, temples, and banyan trees from its early development. Toucheng Old Street has undergone revitalization, with the town office selecting two alleys to transform into 'Art Alley' and 'Literature Alley.' These alleys feature mosaic light covers and works by local painters and calligraphers. Sunlight filters through stained glass and perforated steel plates, creating unique visual effects that have turned these alleys into popular photo spots. The old street is becoming more innovative and photogenic! Address: Heping Street, Toucheng Township, Yilan County, Taiwan

After having dinner at an affordable Japanese restaurant, I started riding my folding bike around to get a deeper understanding of the local customs and culture.

#WinHongKongTickets I want to go to Hong Kong and travel around The most famous check-in hotspots in Toucheng are the Literature Alley and Art Alley in the old street. In addition to letting everyone understand the style of contemporary literati and artists in Toucheng, Yilan through installation art, the streets are also reborn by injecting new elements. I particularly like the designer's ingenuity in placing desks and chairs in the alleys. On a leisurely afternoon, while sitting quietly, it is as if time has returned to my childhood, and a strong sense of nostalgia arises spontaneously. # Toucheng Old Street

There are countless old streets in Taiwan, which always attract tourists from all over the world during holidays. However, Toucheng Old Street is not lively at all. It is quiet and peaceful. There are not many people in the old street. I captured this photo of a corner of Toucheng Old Street. It is full of traces of time, like an old man sitting quietly in the corner of the street. This feeling is unique to Toucheng Old Street. Isn’t this what an "old street" should be like?

#Taiwan Local Tour Transportation Tips: Kavalan Bus Must-see attractions: Old Street Must-try food: A-Zong Taro Ice City #Good place for families # Toucheng #Old Street

#Dumplings Good dumplings made with Sanxing onions

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Although many shops in Toucheng Old Street are closed at night, the atmosphere is completely different during the day and at night. If you take a moment to observe, you will discover different beauties.

In the Yilan County of Taiwan, the city is a relatively small place, and there are fewer tourists, which is extraordinarily quiet. In the Qing Jiaqing years, Wusha, who first entered the Lanyang Plain, first built the Tucheng to defend the Fans here, so he named it "The Head City." It is the northernmost town in Yilan County, but there is a collision between tradition and modernity. Wushi Fishing Port and the old city street are only one or two kilometers apart. The style is different. Walking along the way, there is a kind of contrast, you prefer tradition. Still modern?