Place to visit
Qishan railway station, Taiwan: what it is and when to go
Qishan railway station is a former railway station in Qishan, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (旗山車站-糖鐵故事館) (Pingtung City). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is March to April and October to December. In June there are 13 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 36. It has articles in 3 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
- Former railway station in Qishan, Kaohsiung, Taiwan · Museums and art
- Local name
- 旗山車站-糖鐵故事館
- Where
- Taiwan · 中山路 1, 842, 高雄市
- Best time
- March to April and October to December.
- Nearest airport
- KHH Kaohsiung (Xiaogang), 37 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- We-Mo 10:00-18:00
- Website
- cishanstation.khcc.gov.tw
- Run by
- 高雄市政府文化局
- Coordinates
- 22.88461, 120.48194
What it is and where
Qishan railway station is a former railway station in Qishan, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (旗山車站-糖鐵故事館) (Pingtung City). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Taiwan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Pingtung City, where this site lists 44 more places to see, 23 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 22.88461, 120.48194; the nearest main airport is Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH, Kaohsiung (Xiaogang)), 37 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)
- Run by
- 高雄市政府文化局
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 Qishan railway station is March to April and October to December.
- JanPossible10:44
- FebPossible11:14
- MarBest time11:50
- AprBest time12:32
- MayPossible13:06
- JunBetter not13:24
- JulBetter not13:17
- AugBetter not12:48
- SepPossible12:07
- OctBest time11:27
- NovBest time10:53
- DecBest time10:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 36. 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
- Qiwei MountainHill in Cishan District, Kaohsiung2.1 km
- Matou ShanSummit4.1 km
- Neimen Zizhu TempleNeimen Zizhu Temple in Neimen District, Kaohsiung , TAIWAN4.5 km
- Meinong Hakka Culture MuseumCultural museum in Kaohsiung8.3 km
- Yueguang ShanMountain in Taiwan8.5 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 Qishan railway station?
It is a former railway station in Qishan, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (旗山車站-糖鐵故事館 in the local language). It has articles in 3 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 Qishan railway station?
March to April and October to December. In June there are 13 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 36.
How do you get to Qishan railway station?
The nearest main airport is Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH), 37 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 Qiwei Mountain, Matou Shan, Neimen Zizhu Temple. The rest is in the Taiwan guide.
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