Place to visit
Flying Cow Ranch, Taiwan: what it is and when to go
Flying Cow Ranch is a ranch in Tongxiao, Miaoli County, Taiwan (飛牛牧場). Interests: With kids. The best time to visit is March to April and October to December. In June there are 13 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 30. It has articles in 2 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
- Ranch in Tongxiao, Miaoli County, Taiwan · With kids
- Local name
- 飛牛牧場
- Where
- Taiwan
- Best time
- March to April and October to December.
- Nearest airport
- RMQ Taichung (Qingshui), 23 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 24.44029, 120.74196
What it is and where
Flying Cow Ranch is a ranch in Tongxiao, Miaoli County, Taiwan (飛牛牧場). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Taiwan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Miaoli, where this site lists 17 more places to see, 16 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 24.44029, 120.74196; the nearest main airport is Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ, Taichung (Qingshui)), 23 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 With kids 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 Flying Cow Ranch is March to April and October to December.
- JanPossible10:39
- FebPossible11:11
- MarBest time11:50
- AprBest time12:35
- MayPossible13:11
- JunBetter not13:30
- JulBetter not13:23
- AugBetter not12:51
- SepPossible12:08
- OctBest time11:25
- NovBest time10:47
- DecBest time10:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 30. 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
- Yuanzi ShanSummit2.7 km
- Miaoli ParkHakka cultural center in Miaoli County3.8 km
- Gaojian ShanSummit5.5 km
- Yuantun ShanSummit6.2 km
- Daxun ShanSummit9.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Taiwan guide.
More in Taiwan: With kids
- Taipei Zoo: zoo in Muzha, Taipei, Taiwan
- Rainbow Village: military dependents' village that was converted into street art in Nantun District, Taichung, Taiwan
- Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village: Amusement park in Nantou County, Taiwan
- Janfusun Fancyworld: theme park in Gukeng, Yunlin, Taiwan
- Leofoo Village Theme Park: amusement park in Guanxi, Hsinchu County, Taiwan
- Jhihben National Forest Recreation Area: forest in Taitung County, Taiwan
Every Taiwan place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Flying Cow Ranch?
It is a ranch in Tongxiao, Miaoli County, Taiwan (飛牛牧場 in the local language). It has articles in 2 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 Flying Cow Ranch?
March to April and October to December. In June there are 13 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 30.
How do you get to Flying Cow Ranch?
The nearest main airport is Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ), 23 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 Yuanzi Shan, Miaoli Park, Gaojian Shan. The rest is in the Taiwan guide.
Keep reading
- Miaoli17 places to see in and around Miaoli, Taiwan: Gongtian Temple, Manabang Shan, Miaoli Park. Best time: April and October.
- With kids53 places for with kids in Taiwan, from Taipei Zoo to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to April and October to December. Each with its own season by altitude
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- 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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