Place to visit
Dadong Shan, Taiwan: what it is and when to go
Dadong Shan is the highest mountain in Tainan, Taiwan (大凍山) (Chiayi), at 1,237 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is April and October. In June there are 13 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 34. It has articles in 3 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
- The highest mountain in Tainan, Taiwan · Nature, Mountains
- Local name
- 大凍山
- Where
- Taiwan
- Elevation
- 1,237 m
- Best time
- April and October.
- Nearest airport
- KHH Kaohsiung (Xiaogang), 84 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 23.31132, 120.52263
What it is and where
Dadong Shan is the highest mountain in Tainan, Taiwan (大凍山) (Chiayi), at 1,237 m above sea level. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Taiwan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Chiayi, where this site lists 41 more places to see, 20 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 23.31132, 120.52263; the nearest main airport is Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH, Kaohsiung (Xiaogang)), 84 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 Nature and Mountains 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 Dadong Shan is April and October.
- JanPossible10:43
- FebPossible11:13
- MarPossible11:50
- AprBest time12:33
- MayPossible13:07
- JunBetter not13:26
- JulBetter not13:18
- AugBetter not12:49
- SepPossible12:08
- OctBest time11:27
- NovPossible10:51
- DecPossible10:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 34. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April and October | November to March, May and September |
| Mountains | April and October | November to March, May and September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Dadong Shan has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- Zhentou ShanMountain in Taiwan4.1 km
- Dingping ShanSummit4.7 km
- Dingbu ShanSummit11 km
- Niu ShanSummit11 km
- Dishui ShanSummit11 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Taiwan guide.
More in Taiwan: Nature
- Yushan: highest mountain in Taiwan
- Taroko National Park: national park in Taiwan
- Yangmingshan: national park in northern Taiwan
- Kenting National Park: national park of Hengchun Township, Pintong County, Taiwan
- Shifen Waterfall: waterfall in New Taipei
- Yushan National Park: national park in Taiwan
Every Taiwan place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dadong Shan?
It is the highest mountain in Tainan, Taiwan (大凍山 in the local language). It has articles in 3 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 Dadong Shan?
April and October. In June there are 13 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 34.
How do you get to Dadong Shan?
The nearest main airport is Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH), 84 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 Zhentou Shan, Dingping Shan, Dingbu Shan. The rest is in the Taiwan guide.
Keep reading
- Chiayi41 places to see in and around Chiayi, Taiwan: Lulin Observatory, Alishan National Scenic Area, Chiayi Municipal Museum. Best time: April and October.
- Nature526 places for nature in Taiwan, from Yushan to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April and October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- TaiwanBefore travelling to Taiwan: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens enter visa-free for 90 days.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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