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Things to see in Nantou (Taiwan): 29 places and when to go

Nantou is a city in Taiwan with around 165,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 29 places in and around it, mainly Nature (10), Mountains (10), Temples (7). The best known are Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village, Chung Tai Chan Monastery and Templo Dian'an. The best time to come is March to April, October to December; also possible: January to February, May, September. In June there are 13 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 32. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Taiwan · 23.9167, 120.6833
Population
About 165,000
Places
29 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Nature (10) · Mountains (10) · Temples (7) · Museums and art (4) · Food and drink (4) · With kids (3)
Best time
March to April, October to December.
Also possible
January to February, May, September.
Nearest airport
RMQ Taichung (Qingshui), 39 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Jijidashan, at 1,386 m.

What to see in Nantou

The places in and around Nantou, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 5, by what you come to do:

When to go to Nantou

The best time to visit Nantou is March to April, October to December; also possible: January to February, May, September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible10:41
  2. FebPossible11:12
  3. MarBest time11:50
  4. AprBest time12:34
  5. MayPossible13:09
  6. JunBetter not13:28
  7. JulBetter not13:21
  8. AugBetter not12:50
  9. SepPossible12:08
  10. OctBest time11:26
  11. NovBest time10:49
  12. DecBest time10:32

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 13 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 32. In April, 29 of the 29 places are at their best.

When to go to Taiwan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Nantou

The nearest main airport is Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ, Taichung (Qingshui)), 39 km as the crow flies. How to get around Taiwan (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)

Other towns nearby

And all of Taiwan, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Nantou?

The best known: Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village, Chung Tai Chan Monastery, Templo Dian'an, Jijidashan, Ci En Pagoda. In all, 29 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Nantou?

March to April, October to December; also possible: January to February, May, September. In June there are 13 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 32.

How do you get to Nantou?

The nearest main airport is Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ), 39 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Nantou as the destination and these 29 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.