Place to visit
Mt. Miantian, Taiwan: what it is and when to go
Mt. Miantian is a summit (面天山) in Taiwan (Taipéi), at 980 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is April, October. In June there are 13 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 26. 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
- Summit · Nature, Mountains
- Local name
- 面天山
- Where
- Taiwan
- Elevation
- 980 m
- Best time
- April, October.
- Nearest airport
- TSA Taipei (Songshan), 13 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 25.1743, 121.50513
What it is and where
Mt. Miantian is a summit (面天山) in Taiwan (Taipéi), at 980 m above sea level. 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 Taipéi, where this site lists 130 more places to see, 17 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 25.1743, 121.50513; the nearest main airport is Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA, Taipei (Songshan)), 13 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 Nature and Mountains 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 Mt. Miantian is April, October.
- JanPossible10:36
- FebPossible11:09
- MarPossible11:49
- AprBest time12:36
- MayPossible13:14
- JunBetter not13:33
- JulBetter not13:25
- AugBetter not12:53
- SepPossible12:08
- OctBest time11:24
- NovPossible10:45
- DecPossible10:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 26. 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, October | November to March, May, September |
| Mountains | April, October | November to March, May, September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Mt. Miantian 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
- Mt. XiangtianSummit293 m
- Mt. ErziSummit1.0 km
- Mt. Datun South PeakSummit1.4 km
- DatunshanSummit1.8 km
- Mt. ZhongzhengSummit2.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Taiwan guide.
More in Taiwan: Nature
- Yushan: Summit
- Taroko National Park: National park
- Yangmingshan National Park: National park
- Parque nacional Kenting: National park
- Shifen Waterfall
- Yushan National Park: National park
Every Taiwan place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mt. Miantian?
It is a summit (面天山 in the local language) in Taiwan. 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 Mt. Miantian?
April, October. In June there are 13 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 26.
How do you get to Mt. Miantian?
The nearest main airport is Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA), 13 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 Mt. Xiangtian, Mt. Erzi, Mt. Datun South Peak. The rest is in the Taiwan guide.
Keep reading
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