Guishan Island Introduction
Whether traveling by land or by sea, as long as you see Guishan Island, you know you've arrived in Yilan. Located about ten kilometers east of Toucheng Township in Yilan County, Guishan Island is the largest of the county’s islands and the only one inhabited. It is also the only active volcano remaining in Taiwan. Guishan Island is named for its shape, which resembles a floating turtle. After the lifting of martial law in 1988, through the persistent efforts of the Yilan County Government and local representatives, the Executive Yuan designated Guishan Island as part of the Northeast Coast and Yilan Coast National Scenic Area in 1999. With the unique characteristics of Guishan Island's cultural and ecological resources, it has been planned to become a marine ecological park that combines intellectual and emotional experiences. By controlling the capacity for visitors, it aims to reduce conflicts in the tourism environment, while also incorporating nearby whale-watching activities, making it a popular travel destination along the Northern Blue Highway.
