# Monster Village, Taiwan: what it is and when to go

> Monster Village is a visitor attraction (溪頭妖怪村) in Taiwan (Douliu). Interests: With kids. The best time to visit is March to April and October to December. In June there are 13 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 33. 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.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/monster-village/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-12
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Activity · With kids
- **Local name:** 溪頭妖怪村
- **Where:** Taiwan · 興產路 2-3, 南投縣, 台灣省
- **Best time:** March to April and October to December.
- **Nearest airport:** RMQ Taichung (Qingshui), 68 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 23.67408, 120.79645

## What it is and where

Monster Village is a visitor attraction (溪頭妖怪村) in Taiwan (Douliu).

It is in [Douliu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/douliu/), where this site lists 19 more places to see, 26 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 23.67408, 120.79645; the nearest main airport is Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ, Taichung (Qingshui)), 68 km as the crow flies. How to get around Taiwan (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=23.674085%2C120.796448)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=23.674085%2C120.796448)

It is one of the [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/familia/) places in Taiwan. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) 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 Monster Village is **March to April and October to December**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 10 h 41 |
| February | Possible | 11 h 12 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 50 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 33 |
| May | Possible | 13 h 09 |
| June | Better not | 13 h 27 |
| July | Better not | 13 h 20 |
| August | Better not | 12 h 49 |
| September | Possible | 12 h 08 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 26 |
| November | Best time | 10 h 50 |
| December | Best time | 10 h 33 |

In June there are 13 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 33. 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/#cuando-ir).

## 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/#antes-de-salir). 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](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Xitou Nature Education Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/xitou-nature-education-area/): Forest in Nantou County · 261 m
- [Lingtou Shan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/lingtoushan/): Summit · 2.8 km
- [Shizitou Shan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/shizitoushan/): Summit · 7.4 km
- [Luqu Shan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/luqushan/): Mountain in Taiwan · 8.1 km
- [Wusongkeng Shan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/wusongkengshan/): Summit · 8.2 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Taiwan guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/).

## More in Taiwan: With kids

- [Taipei Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/zoologico-de-taipei/): zoo in Muzha, Taipei, Taiwan
- [Rainbow Village](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/rainbow-family-village/): military dependents' village that was converted into street art in Nantun District, Taichung, Taiwan
- [Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/formosan-aboriginal-cultural-village/): Amusement park in Nantou County, Taiwan
- [Janfusun Fancyworld](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/janfusun-fancyworld/): theme park in Gukeng, Yunlin, Taiwan
- [Leofoo Village Theme Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/leofoo-village-theme-park/): amusement park in Guanxi, Hsinchu County, Taiwan
- [Jhihben National Forest Recreation Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/familia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Monster Village?

It is a visitor attraction (溪頭妖怪村 in the local language) in Taiwan.

### When is the best time to visit Monster Village?

March to April and October to December. In June there are 13 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 33.

### How do you get to Monster Village?

The nearest main airport is Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ), 68 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=23.674085%2C120.796448) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Taiwan is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/#moverse).

### 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 [Xitou Nature Education Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/xitou-nature-education-area/), [Lingtou Shan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/lingtoushan/), [Shizitou Shan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/shizitoushan/). The rest is in [the Taiwan guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/376654357), licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

