Place to visit
Dongjiyu Lighthouse, Taiwan: what it is and when to go
Dongjiyu Lighthouse is a lighthouse (東吉嶼燈塔) in Taiwan. Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is March to April, October to December. In June there are 13 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 35. 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
- Lighthouse · Architecture
- Local name
- 東吉嶼燈塔
- Where
- Taiwan
- Best time
- March to April, October to December.
- Nearest airport
- KHH Kaohsiung (Xiaogang), 103 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 23.26139, 119.6695
What it is and where
Dongjiyu Lighthouse is a lighthouse (東吉嶼燈塔) in Taiwan.
Its coordinates are 23.26139, 119.6695; the nearest main airport is Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH, Kaohsiung (Xiaogang)), 103 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)
It is one of the Architecture 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 Dongjiyu Lighthouse is March to April, October to December.
- JanPossible10:43
- FebPossible11:13
- MarBest time11:50
- AprBest time12:33
- MayPossible13:07
- JunBetter not13:25
- JulBetter not13:18
- AugBetter not12:48
- SepPossible12:08
- OctBest time11:27
- NovBest time10:51
- DecBest time10:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 35. 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
- Qiming GongTemples717 m
- Parque nacional marino de Penghu del SurNational park8.0 km
- Wangan Green Turtle Tourism and Conservation CenterProtected area20 km
- Huazhai Five Wangyehs TempleTemples22 km
- Qimei LighthouseLighthouse26 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Taiwan guide.
More in Taiwan: Architecture
- Penghu Great Bridge
- Eluanbi Lighthouse: Lighthouse
- Guandu Bridge: Bridge
- Kaohsiung Lighthouse
- Taipei Bridge: Bridge
- Dongyong Lighthouse: Lighthouse
Every Taiwan place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dongjiyu Lighthouse?
It is a lighthouse (東吉嶼燈塔 in the local language) in Taiwan.
When is the best time to visit Dongjiyu Lighthouse?
March to April, October to December. In June there are 13 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 35.
How do you get to Dongjiyu Lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH), 103 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 Qiming Gong, Parque nacional marino de Penghu del Sur, Wangan Green Turtle Tourism and Conservation Center. The rest is in the Taiwan guide.
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