Place to visit
Penghu Reclamation Hall, Taiwan: what it is and when to go
Penghu Reclamation Hall is a place of interest (澎湖開拓館) in Taiwan (Magong). Interests: Museums and art. 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. 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
- Place of interest · Museums and art
- Local name
- 澎湖開拓館
- Where
- Taiwan · 治平路 30, 880, 澎湖縣, 台灣省
- Best time
- March to April and October to December.
- Nearest airport
- RMQ Taichung (Qingshui), 132 km as the crow flies
- Website
- phkt.phhcc.gov.tw
- Coordinates
- 23.56994, 119.56733
What it is and where
Penghu Reclamation Hall is a place of interest (澎湖開拓館) in Taiwan (Magong). 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 Magong, where this site lists 22 more places to see, 1.7 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 23.56994, 119.56733; the nearest main airport is Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ, Taichung (Qingshui)), 132 km as the crow flies. How to get around Taiwan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Museums and art 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 Penghu Reclamation Hall is March to April and October to December.
- JanPossible10:42
- FebPossible11:13
- MarBest time11:50
- AprBest time12:33
- MayPossible13:08
- JunBetter not13:27
- JulBetter not13:19
- AugBetter not12:49
- SepPossible12:08
- OctBest time11:26
- NovBest time10:50
- DecBest time10:33
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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
- Magong Chenghuang TempleTemple in Taiwan412 m
- Penghu Guanyin TempleFamous Buddhism Temple founded in 1696, one of four ancient temples in Penghu Island604 m
- Penghu Tianhou TempleOne of the oldest temples in Penghu and Taiwan672 m
- Penghu Shuixian TempleOne of the four ancient temples in Penghu740 m
- Chang Yu-sheng Memorial MuseumBiography museum in Penghu County, Taiwan1.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Taiwan guide.
More in Taiwan: Museums and art
- National Palace Museum: ancient Chinese imperial artifacts and artworks museum in Taipei, Taiwan
- Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall: memorial hall in Taipei
- Chimei Museum: museum in Tainan, Taiwan
- National Taiwan Museum: national museum in Taipei
- Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall: memorial hall in Xinyi, Taipei, Taiwan
- Kaohsiung Museum of History: museum in Kaohsiung
Every Taiwan place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Penghu Reclamation Hall?
It is a place of interest (澎湖開拓館 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 Penghu Reclamation Hall?
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 Penghu Reclamation Hall?
The nearest main airport is Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ), 132 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 Magong Chenghuang Temple, Penghu Guanyin Temple, Penghu Tianhou Temple. The rest is in the Taiwan guide.
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