Place to visit
Control Yuan Building, Taiwan: what it is and when to go
Control Yuan Building is a historic building (監察院廳舍) in Taiwan (Taipéi). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to April, October to December. In June there are 13 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 27. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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
- Historic building · History
- Local name
- 監察院廳舍
- Where
- Taiwan
- Best time
- March to April, October to December.
- Nearest airport
- TSA Taipei (Songshan), 4.1 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 25.04495, 121.52049
What it is and where
Control Yuan Building is a historic building (監察院廳舍) in Taiwan (Taipéi). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Taiwan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Taipéi, where this site lists 130 more places to see, 4.9 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 25.04495, 121.52049; the nearest main airport is Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA, Taipei (Songshan)), 4.1 km as the crow flies. How to get around Taiwan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History 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 Control Yuan Building is March to April, October to December.
- JanPossible10:36
- FebPossible11:09
- MarBest time11:49
- AprBest time12:36
- MayPossible13:13
- JunBetter not13:33
- JulBetter not13:25
- AugBetter not12:53
- SepPossible12:08
- OctBest time11:24
- NovBest time10:45
- DecBest time10:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 27. 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
- Huang Family Widow's MemorialHistory552 m
- National Taiwan MuseumMuseum605 m
- National Taiwan University Medical Humanities MuseumMuseum628 m
- Taipei Guest HouseManor house641 m
- Museum of Contemporary Art TaipeiMuseum666 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Taiwan guide.
More in Taiwan: History
- Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall: Museum
- Fuerte Zeelandia
- Palacio presidencial de República de China (ROC): Historic building
- Fort Provintia: Ruins
- Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall: Museum
- Eternal Golden Fort
Every Taiwan place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Control Yuan Building?
It is a historic building (監察院廳舍 in the local language) in Taiwan. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 Control Yuan Building?
March to April, October to December. In June there are 13 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 27.
How do you get to Control Yuan Building?
The nearest main airport is Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA), 4.1 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 Huang Family Widow's Memorial, National Taiwan Museum, National Taiwan University Medical Humanities Museum. The rest is in the Taiwan guide.
Keep reading
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