-Itinerary information-
Meeting time: 12/31/2024 8:40 pm
Meeting point:
First stop: Gather at Exit 5 of Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall at 8:40 pm (gather with service staff wearing Over The Planet vests)
Second stop: 9:50 pm~10:00 pm Yilan Railway Station (the transfer time at this station will change due to traffic conditions, please be sure to pay attention to the backend service staff's messages before departure, and you can contact us proactively on the day)
Return information: 01/01/2025 Car type used when returning to the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall: Cars will be assigned based on the number of people on the day (5/9-seater car)
2024 12/31
-9:00 pm Depart from Exit 5 of Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
-10:00 pm Board at Yilan Railway Station
-10:10 pm Luodong Night Market (about 40-50 minutes)
-11:00 pm Wait in front of the archway of Victoria Peak National Park
2025 01/01
-12:00 am Rest on the car or enjoy a late-night snack and the natural scenery outside while waiting for the Taipingshan National Park restrictions to lift and reopen
-3:00 am Head to Taipingshan Cuifeng Lake (or Taipingshan Villa) to watch the sunrise (the service staff will adjust according to the weather)
-4:30 am Welcome the sunrise in 2025
-8:00 am Wait for the restrictions to end and head to Jiuzhize
-9:00 am Head to Jiuzhize
-10:00 am Experience Jiuzhize cooking (about 30 minutes)
-10:30 am~12:00 pm Arrive in Taipei
— What You Can Expect —
- Luodong Night Market
Explore Luodong Tourist Night Market, open year-round. Stroll through the H-shaped market, centered around Zhongshan Park and bordered by Minsheng, Gongyuan, Minquan, and Xingdong Roads. Discover a vibrant scene of eateries and shops each evening. Savor specialties like scallion pancakes made from Sanxing scallions, enjoy refreshing red bean-filled rice balls, and taste nourishing mutton soup. Sample a variety of Yilan snacks from dozens of popular food stalls.
- The Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area
Discover the Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area, home to valuable forest trees. Once one of Taiwan's top three forest farms alongside Alishan and Baxianshan, it now features remnants like ropeways, mountain tracks, and skidders. Immerse yourself in the forest's phytoncides, visit Cuifeng Lake shrouded in mist, enjoy nature's symphony, or witness the sunrise and sea of clouds at Taiping Mountain. Embrace the beauty of a new day.
- Cuifeng Lake
Explore Cuifeng Lake, nestled between Datong Township, Taiping Mountain, and Dayuan Mountain in Yilan County, at an elevation of about 1,850 meters. As Taiwan's largest alpine lake, it boasts a unique ecological system and breathtaking beauty that leaves a lasting impression. Known for its clear, unpolluted waters, Cuifeng Lake, also called the "Green Peak Mirror," reflects the surrounding scenery and mountains. Enjoy scenic trails around the lake, offering an immersive experience in the mountains and forests. Don’t miss the stunning "Green Peak Morning," a must-see for visitors to Taiping Mountain.
- Jiuzhize Hot Spring
Enjoy the newly completed egg cooking area at Jiuzhize Hot Spring, featuring two egg cooking troughs with playful Ota tree frog decorations. A newly added Aunt Taro Pavilion enhances the space, and public toilets are now available for added comfort. Bring your own ingredients or purchase eggs, corn, and more at the service center. Adjacent to the area, explore the Jiuzhize Natural Trail with its fresh mountain air and beautiful scenery, perfect for a family outing.