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Urban township in Yilan County, Taiwan
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Luodong, also spelled Lotung, (羅東; Luódōng) is a city in Yilan County.
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羅東運動公園
The biggest attraction in Luodung. There are basketball courts, tennis courts, a professional baseball field, a track for exercise, in addition to areas for strolling, fish feeding (Japanese Grass Carp) and other outdoor activities.
羅東林業文化園區
Located on the north side of Luodung. It is built around two logging ponds from the Japanese logging era. The main attractions here are the old train engines and the giant tree stump sculptures.
羅東孔子廟
The local Confucian temple which includes the temple building and is surrounded by an area of ponds and gardens.
羅東聖母升天堂
The city's Catholic cathedral located in the central-eastern part of the town.
羅東城隍廟
A smaller temple dating from 1815.
羅東震安宮
羅東文化工場
An area of open parkland where there are often arts performances and workshops.
宜蘭縣自然史教育館
A national level museum dedicated to the natural environment with both indoor and outdoor attractions and exhibits.
Specializes in Yilan cuisine.
羅東夜市
located on three sides of Jungshan Park, is full of food stalls all with traditional Taiwanese cuisine. Try the oyster omelette, fried rice noodles, or filled tapioca starch balls. For the brave at heart, or smelling impaired, try the stinky tofu. Good buys are dried fruit from Yilan County and an abundance of costume jewelry.
There is a free city bus. The buses run every 30 minutes or so. Route maps are in Chinese only. Taxis are available at the train station, and the bus station near Jungshan Park.
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