Place to visit
Eternal Spring Shrine, Taiwan: what it is and when to go
Eternal Spring Shrine is a memorial shrine complex in Taiwan (長春祠) (Hualien City). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is March to April and October to December. In June there are 13 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 31. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Taiwan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Memorial shrine complex in Taiwan · Temples
- Local name
- 長春祠
- Where
- Taiwan
- Best time
- March to April and October to December.
- Nearest airport
- RMQ Taichung (Qingshui), 100 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 24.16004, 121.604
What it is and where
Eternal Spring Shrine is a memorial shrine complex in Taiwan (長春祠) (Hualien City). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Taiwan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Hualien City, where this site lists 55 more places to see, 20 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 24.16004, 121.604; the nearest main airport is Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ, Taichung (Qingshui)), 100 km as the crow flies. How to get around Taiwan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Temples places in Taiwan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Eternal Spring Shrine is March to April and October to December.
- JanPossible10:40
- FebPossible11:11
- MarBest time11:50
- AprBest time12:34
- MayPossible13:10
- JunBetter not13:29
- JulBetter not13:21
- AugBetter not12:51
- SepPossible12:08
- OctBest time11:25
- NovBest time10:48
- DecBest time10:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 31. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Taiwan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Taiwan
To enter Taiwan there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Mountain permit for the high-altitude parks”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Taiwan checklist. Currency: New Taiwan dollar (TWD); plugs: Type A and B · 110 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 0800-024-111 tourist information.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Xincheng MountainMountain in Hualien County, Taiwan3.1 km
- Baifa ShanSummit3.8 km
- Liwu MountainSummit4.3 km
- Taroko Gate BridgeBridge in Hualien County, Taiwan4.5 km
- Sapah Tadaw MawnaMountains · Hiking4.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Taiwan guide.
More in Taiwan: Temples
- Taipei Grand Mosque: mosque in Da'an, Taipei, Taiwan
- Longshan Temple: Guanyin temple in Wanhua, Taipei, Taiwan
- Taichung Mosque: mosque in Daxing Village, Nantun District, Taichung City, Taiwan
- Xingtian Temple: popular Guan Yu temple in Taipei, Taiwan
- Holy Rosary Cathedral, Kaohsiung: cathedral of Kaohsiung
- Dharma Drum Mountain: Chinese Buddhist organization
Every Taiwan place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Eternal Spring Shrine?
It is a memorial shrine complex in Taiwan (長春祠 in the local language). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Taiwan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Eternal Spring Shrine?
March to April and October to December. In June there are 13 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 31.
How do you get to Eternal Spring Shrine?
The nearest main airport is Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ), 100 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Taiwan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Taiwan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Xincheng Mountain, Baifa Shan, Liwu Mountain. The rest is in the Taiwan guide.
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