Place to visit
Qika Cabin, Taiwan: what it is and when to go
Qika Cabin is a mountain hut (七卡山莊) in Taiwan, at 2,510 m above sea level. Interests: Mountains and Hiking. The best time to visit is September to October, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 13 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 30. 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
- Mountain hut · Mountains, Hiking
- Local name
- 七卡山莊
- Where
- Taiwan
- Elevation
- 2,510 m
- You can go
- September to October.
- Nearest airport
- RMQ Taichung (Qingshui), 69 km as the crow flies
- Beds
- 132
- Coordinates
- 24.38351, 121.28621
What it is and where
Qika Cabin is a mountain hut (七卡山莊) in Taiwan, at 2,510 m above sea level.
Its coordinates are 24.38351, 121.28621; the nearest main airport is Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ, Taichung (Qingshui)), 69 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)
- Beds
- 132
It is one of the Mountains and Hiking 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 Qika Cabin: September to October, and the season is short because it sits at 2,510 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not10:39
- FebBetter not11:11
- MarBetter not11:50
- AprBetter not12:34
- MayBetter not13:11
- JunBetter not13:30
- JulBetter not13:22
- AugBetter not12:51
- SepPossible12:08
- OctPossible11:25
- NovBetter not10:48
- DecBetter not10:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 30. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mountains | — | September to October |
| Hiking | — | September to October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Qika Cabin 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
- Wuling VillaMountains · Hiking2.6 km
- Ganmulin ShanSummit4.1 km
- Zhijiayang Mountain TrailHiking4.5 km
- Pintian Front PeakMountain at the border of Hsinchu and Taichung with an elevation of 3,416 m (11,207 ft.)5.2 km
- Chiyou MountainMountain in Hsinchu and Taichung, Taiwan5.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Taiwan guide.
More in Taiwan: Mountains
- Yushan: highest mountain in Taiwan
- Xueshan: Second-highest summit in Taiwan after Yushan (Jade Mtn / Mt Morrison)
- Hehuanshan
- Mount Dabajian: mountain in Hsinchu and Miaoli, Taiwan
- Mount Xiuguluan: mountain in Nantoiu and Hualien, Taiwan
- Mount Nanhu: mountain in Hualien and Taichung, Taiwan
Every Taiwan place under Mountains, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Qika Cabin?
It is a mountain hut (七卡山莊 in the local language) in Taiwan.
When is the best time to visit Qika Cabin?
September to October, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,510 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 13 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 30.
How do you get to Qika Cabin?
The nearest main airport is Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ), 69 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 Wuling Villa, Ganmulin Shan, Zhijiayang Mountain Trail. The rest is in the Taiwan guide.
Keep reading
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- 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.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.