Wujie

Wujie (五結) is a coastal township in eastern Yilan County, Taiwan, located between Luodong and the Pacific coast. It is best known for the National Center for Traditional Arts (國立傳統藝術中心), a living museum of Taiwanese folk culture with traditional crafts, performances, and historic buildings. The area also has scenic rice fields and coastal wetlands.

The climate is humid subtropical. September to November are the best months. The township is flat and agricultural, with the traditional arts centre as its main attraction.

By Plane

Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) is about 60 km southwest. A taxi takes about 1 hour 15 minutes and costs around NT$1,800–2,200.

By Train

Wujie does not have a TRA station. The nearest station is Luodong Station, about 5 km west. From Luodong, take a taxi or bus to Wujie (10 minutes, taxi NT$200–250).

By Car / Road

Wujie is accessible via Provincial Highway 2 and County Road 196. From Yilan City, drive southeast for about 20 minutes.

Cycling is ideal for exploring the flat farmland. Taxis are available for the traditional arts centre.

• National Center for Traditional Arts — A large complex with traditional Taiwanese architecture, artisan workshops, performances, and museums. Daily 09:00–18:00. NT$150.

• Wujie Rice Fields — Scenic agricultural landscape.

• Wujie Coastal Wetlands — A habitat for migratory birds.

• Wujie Old Street — A modest historic street.

• Spend a day at the National Center for Traditional Arts — watch craftspeople at work, attend performances, and explore the historic buildings.

• Cycle through the rice fields.

• Birdwatching at the coastal wetlands.

• Try traditional craft workshops at the arts centre.

• The National Center for Traditional Arts has food stalls serving traditional Taiwanese snacks. NT$50–150.
• Small eateries in Wujie serve local cuisine. NT$50–100.
• Seafood restaurants along the coast.

Bottled water is recommended. Tea houses at the arts centre.

• Budget: Simple guesthouses, NT$800–1,200.
• Mid-range: Nearby Luodong and Yilan City have many accommodation options.

• Traditional crafts — Pottery, weaving, and woodwork from the arts centre.
• Yilan green onion products.
• Local rice and snacks.

• Luodong — 5 km west (10 min drive). Famous night market.
• Yilan City — 15 km northwest. County capital.
• Dongshan — 8 km south. River park and cycling.
• Toucheng — 20 km north. Lanyang Museum and beaches.
• Su'ao — 15 km south. Cold springs.