Yilan Yuanshan: Good Water, Good Flavor: Visiting the Tap Water Plant, Shengyang Aquatic Plants, and the Bee Museum

Text and photos / Chen Xiumin

Every summer, many counties and cities suffer water shortages. Have you ever wondered why Yilan has no reservoirs yet never faces a water shortage? Because Yilan has abundant underground springs, and rainwater from the Snow Mountain and Central Mountain ranges collects and flows into the Lanyang River, giving the Lanyang Plain a full supply of water resources. Yuanshan Township, nestled among the mountains and at the headwaters, is even more of a water treasure. Springs flow through the township, forming clear channels and ponds of all sizes that irrigate farmland and nurture local industries, such as water, aquatic plants, aquaculture, and local agriculture.

Shengou Water Source Ecological Park Tells the History of Tap Water

"Water" is one of life's necessities. Where does the water we drink every day come from? And how does it reach the faucet in our home?

In addition, the honey-themed products and light meals and tea drinks that everyone loves are not lacking here either, satisfying visitors just the same and letting them appreciate the richness and diversity created by one tiny bee.

Yilan's Yuanshan Township has good mountains, good water, and good flavor. Next time you come to Yuanshan, besides tasting the most famous local snack, Yuanshan fishball rice noodles, you might also visit the nearby Shengou Water Source Ecological Park (currently only accepting group tour reservations), Shengyang Aquatic Plants, and the Bee Museum, to experience Yuanshan Township's unique water charm and local sweetness.

[Visitor Information]

Tap Water Cultural and Historical Museum | Shengou Water Source Ecological Park

◆Address: Address: No. 236, Sec. 2, Yuanshan Rd., Yuanshan Township, Yilan County

◆Phone: 03-922-9845

The main task of the park's Shengou Water Purification Plant is to supply water to the area north of the Lanyang River in Yilan County. To maintain water supply safety and consider environmental load, the daily number of visitors should not exceed 250, with a limit of 125 in the morning and 125 in the afternoon, and applications are in principle accepted for groups (10 or more people).

For group visit applications, please go to the official website and fill out the application form: https://sgwep.water.gov.tw/index.asp

Shengyang Leisure Farm

◆Address: No. 15-6, Bajia Rd., Yuanshan Township, Yilan County

◆Official website: http://www.sy-water.com.tw/

◆Package tours: http://goo.gl/Zvhvgs

◆Experience hours: 9:00-17:00

◆Experience hotline: 03-922-2487

Bee Museum | Bee Museum

◆Introduces bee culture and ecology. Ecological experience guided tours

◆Address: No. 403, Sec. 2, Yuanshan Rd., Yuanshan Township, Yilan County

◆Business hours: 8:30-17:00

◆Reservation phone: 03-923-3668

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