- Luodong, Yilan
Luodong (zh-tpw|t=羅東|p=Luódōng|w=Lo-tung) is an urban township in the central part of
Yilan County ,Taiwan . Its name derives from theTaiwanese aboriginal word "Rutung"/"Lutung ", meaning "monkey ". Luodong is famed for its large, beautifully landscaped sports park..*
Area : 11.34 km²
*Population : 73,196 people (2004)Transportation
Luodong is served by the
Yilan Line ofTaiwan Railway Administration .Two interchange inn Luodong township along toi
National Highway No.5 (Taiwan) calledChiang Weishui or Beiyi.Features
Luodong has a large night market containing all the
local food . The area can be polluted at times but many people still chooses to walk within the area. It has a large community which organises dance clubs and recitals for the elderly of Luodong.There is a second park in Luodong which is more family oriented than the sports park.
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