Place to visit
Matsu Islands Tern Refuge, Taiwan: what it is and when to go
Matsu Islands Tern Refuge is a protected area (馬祖列島燕鷗保護區) in Taiwan. Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April and October. In June there are 13 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 22. 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
- 馬祖列島燕鷗保護區
- Where
- Taiwan
- Best time
- April and October.
- Nearest airport
- TPE Taoyuan, 159 km as the crow flies
- Website
- conservation.forest.gov.tw
- Run by
- 福建省政府、連江縣政府
- Coordinates
- 26.1648, 120.20158
What it is and where
Matsu Islands Tern Refuge is a protected area (馬祖列島燕鷗保護區) in Taiwan.
Its coordinates are 26.1648, 120.20158; the nearest main airport is Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE, Taoyuan), 159 km as the crow flies. How to get around Taiwan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- 福建省政府、連江縣政府
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 Matsu Islands Tern Refuge is April and October.
- JanPossible10:32
- FebPossible11:07
- MarPossible11:49
- AprBest time12:37
- MayPossible13:17
- JunBetter not13:38
- JulBetter not13:29
- AugBetter not12:55
- SepPossible12:09
- OctBest time11:22
- NovPossible10:41
- DecPossible10:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 22. 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: Matsu Islands Tern 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
- Matsu DistilleryDistillery in Nangan, Lienchiang, Taiwan25 km
- Fuau PortBay26 km
- Matsu Folk Culture MuseumMuseum in Lienchiang County, Fukien Province, Republic of China27 km
- Ching-kuo Memorial HallMemorial hall in Nangan, Lienchiang, Taiwan27 km
- Dahan StrongholdFormer fort in Nangan, Lienchiang, Taiwan27 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 Matsu Islands Tern Refuge?
It is a protected area (馬祖列島燕鷗保護區 in the local language) in Taiwan.
When is the best time to visit Matsu Islands Tern Refuge?
April and October. In June there are 13 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 22.
How do you get to Matsu Islands Tern Refuge?
The nearest main airport is Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), 159 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 Matsu Distillery, Fuau Port, Matsu Folk Culture Museum. The rest is in the Taiwan guide.
Keep reading
- 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.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Matsu Islands Tern Refuge on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.