Yilan City
Yilan City is in Yilan County, in northeastern Taiwan. It's set on the Lanyang Plain, north of the Lanyang River, with a bird sanctuary nearby. The 19th-century Zhao-Ying Temple features ornate stone and wood sculptures. Southeast, in Wujie Township, the National Center for Traditional Arts is dedicated to music and opera. The city serves as a gateway to volcanic Guishan Island, off the east coast.