Place to visit
CKS Shilin Residence Park, Taiwan: what it is and when to go
CKS Shilin Residence Park is a park in Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan (士林官邸公園). Interests: Nature and History. The best time to visit is March to April and October to December. In June there are 13 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 27. 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
- Park in Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan · Nature, History
- Local name
- 士林官邸公園
- Where
- Taiwan · 福林路 60, 11142, 臺北市
- Best time
- March to April and October to December.
- Nearest airport
- TSA Taipei (Songshan), 3.7 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 25.0928, 121.53048
What it is and where
CKS Shilin Residence Park is a park in Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan (士林官邸公園). 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 Taipei, where this site lists 130 more places to see, 7.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 25.0928, 121.53048; the nearest main airport is Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA, Taipei (Songshan)), 3.7 km as the crow flies. How to get around Taiwan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the Nature and History 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 CKS Shilin Residence Park is March to April and October to December.
- JanPossible10:36
- FebPossible11:09
- MarBest time11:49
- AprBest time12:36
- MayPossible13:13
- JunBetter not13:33
- JulBetter not13:25
- AugBetter not12:53
- SepPossible12:08
- OctBest time11:24
- NovBest time10:45
- DecBest time10:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 27. 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 | April and October | November to March, May and September |
| History | March to April and October to December | January to February, May and September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: CKS Shilin Residence Park 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
- Shilin Cixian TempleHistoric structure in Taipei, Taiwan680 m
- Chih Shan Yen Hui Chi TempleTemple in Shilin, Taipei, Taiwan1.1 km
- Taipei Astronomical MuseumMuseum in Taipei, Taiwan1.3 km
- National Taiwan Science Education CenterScience center in Shilin, Taipei, Taiwan1.4 km
- Taipei Children's Amusement ParkAmusement park in Taipei, Taiwan1.6 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 CKS Shilin Residence Park?
It is a park in Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan (士林官邸公園 in the local language). 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 CKS Shilin Residence Park?
March to April and October to December. In June there are 13 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 27.
How do you get to CKS Shilin Residence Park?
The nearest main airport is Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA), 3.7 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 Shilin Cixian Temple, Chih Shan Yen Hui Chi Temple, Taipei Astronomical Museum. The rest is in the Taiwan guide.
Keep reading
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- 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.
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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.
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