Place to visit
Nanmian Shan, Taiwan: what it is and when to go
Nanmian Shan is a summit (南面山) in Taiwan (Chiayi), at 2,826 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is September to October, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 13 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 34. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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
- 南面山
- Where
- Taiwan
- Elevation
- 2,826 m
- You can go
- September to October.
- Nearest airport
- KHH Kaohsiung (Xiaogang), 100 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 23.33948, 120.8739
What it is and where
Nanmian Shan is a summit (南面山) in Taiwan (Chiayi), at 2,826 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Taiwan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Chiayi, where this site lists 41 more places to see, 47 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 23.33948, 120.8739; the nearest main airport is Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH, Kaohsiung (Xiaogang)), 100 km as the crow flies. How to get around Taiwan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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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
Months when you can visit Nanmian Shan: September to October, and the season is short because it sits at 2,826 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not10:43
- FebBetter not11:13
- MarBetter not11:50
- AprBetter not12:33
- MayBetter not13:08
- JunBetter not13:26
- JulBetter not13:18
- AugBetter not12:49
- SepPossible12:08
- OctPossible11:27
- NovBetter not10:51
- DecBetter not10:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 34. 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 | — | September to October |
| Mountains | — | September to October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Nanmian Shan 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
- Sixi ShanMountain in Taiwan9.9 km
- Cloud PeakMountain near Hualien, in Northeastern Kaohsiung11 km
- Jizi ShanSummit11 km
- Xinwang LingMountain in Taiwan11 km
- Nanyu MountainMountain in Northeastern Kaohsiung, Taiwan11 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 Nanmian Shan?
It is a summit (南面山 in the local language) in Taiwan. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 Nanmian Shan?
September to October, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,826 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 13 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 34.
How do you get to Nanmian Shan?
The nearest main airport is Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH), 100 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 Sixi Shan, Cloud Peak, Jizi Shan. The rest is in the Taiwan guide.
Keep reading
- Chiayi41 places to see in and around Chiayi, Taiwan: Lulin Observatory, Alishan National Scenic Area, Chiayi Municipal Museum. Best time: April and October.
- 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.
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