A New Picture Book-themed Park in Yilan County

By , TravelKing 發佈日期Updated: 2014/6/4
The event has ended this year.
Taiwan’s best-known author-illustrator, Jimmy Liao, and his public art installations give public an opportunity to see life-size characters from his picture books.
Picture book-themed park in Yilan (by Eva P.)

Picture book-themed park in Yilan (by Eva P.)

Yilan has always been a popular Taiwan destination for international or local travelers. Now, there is a hot new tourist spot nearby Yilan Train Station which has just opened on June 28th for tourists to take a picture. It is a small park used elements and themes from Jimmy Liao’s picture book.

Jimmy Liao is one of popular Taiwanese author-illustrators, and his picture books have been capturing the imagination of both children and adults alike. This newly opened park has been decorated with life size murals and statuses from couple of his works, including A Chance of Sunshine, The Starry, Starry Night and Sound of Colors, giving tourists the sense that they are walk into the story book. Since it opened, the park has been attracted to many fans of Jimmy to visit and take a picture with their favorite characters. Next time when you visit Yilan, you may slow down the pace and easily spend some time in the park exploring all the installations.
Yilan Distillery (by Eva P.)

Yilan Distillery (by Eva P.)

The park is nicely located close to Yilan Train Station, where is also known as a historical district in Yilan. After visiting the park, visitors may take a stroll along Guanfu Road to savor a nostalgic ambience of Taiwan. There are old Japanese-style houses, temples, the Memorial Hall of Founding of Yilan Administration and the Yilan Distillery in this area for you to enjoy a historical and cultural trip of Yilan. Moreover, Lanyang Night Market is set within a short walking distance from the train station, offers tons of mouth-watering local snacks to satisfy your taste buds. Come to visit Yilan for a relaxing holiday and you will find out why Yilan is so popular among foreigners and local people.

Book your Yilan hotels today at Sinotour.com and get ready to discover the traditions and cultures of Yilan!
 

Featured Hotels

Grand Boss Hotel

Grand Boss Hotel

Yilan
TWD2,576+