Place to visit
Lanyang River Mouth Waterbird Refuge, Taiwan: what it is and when to go
Lanyang River Mouth Waterbird Refuge is a protected area (蘭陽溪口水鳥保護區) in Taiwan (Yilan City). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April and October. In June there are 13 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 28. 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
- Protected area · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- 蘭陽溪口水鳥保護區
- Where
- Taiwan
- Best time
- April and October.
- Nearest airport
- TSA Taipei (Songshan), 48 km as the crow flies
- Website
- conservation.forest.gov.tw
- Run by
- 宜蘭縣政府
- Coordinates
- 24.71149, 121.8284
What it is and where
Lanyang River Mouth Waterbird Refuge is a protected area (蘭陽溪口水鳥保護區) in Taiwan (Yilan City).
It is in Yilan City, where this site lists 46 more places to see, 9.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 24.71149, 121.8284; the nearest main airport is Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA, Taipei (Songshan)), 48 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)
- Run by
- 宜蘭縣政府
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife 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 Lanyang River Mouth Waterbird Refuge is April and October.
- JanPossible10:37
- FebPossible11:10
- MarPossible11:50
- AprBest time12:35
- MayPossible13:12
- JunBetter not13:31
- JulBetter not13:24
- AugBetter not12:52
- SepPossible12:08
- OctBest time11:24
- NovPossible10:46
- DecPossible10:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 28. 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 |
| Wildlife | April and October | November to March, May and September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Lanyang River Mouth Waterbird Refuge 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
- National Center for Traditional ArtsArt center in Taiwan2.9 km
- Yong'an TempleTemple in Yilan County, Taiwan5.0 km
- Institute of Yilan County HistoryInstitute in Yilan City, Yilan County, Taiwan7.0 km
- Luodong Night MarketNight market in Yilan County7.2 km
- Luodong Zhen'an TempleTemple in Yilan County7.2 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 Lanyang River Mouth Waterbird Refuge?
It is a protected area (蘭陽溪口水鳥保護區 in the local language) in Taiwan.
When is the best time to visit Lanyang River Mouth Waterbird Refuge?
April and October. In June there are 13 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 28.
How do you get to Lanyang River Mouth Waterbird Refuge?
The nearest main airport is Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA), 48 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 National Center for Traditional Arts, Yong'an Temple, Institute of Yilan County History. The rest is in the Taiwan guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Lanyang River Mouth Waterbird Refuge on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.