Place to visit
Remains of the 13 Levels, Taiwan: what it is and when to go
Remains of the 13 Levels is a former smelter plant in Ruifang, Taiwan (十三層遺址) (Keelung). Interests: 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 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 smelter plant in Ruifang, Taiwan · History
- Local name
- 十三層遺址
- Where
- Taiwan
- Best time
- March to April and October to December.
- Nearest airport
- TSA Taipei (Songshan), 32 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 25.12016, 121.86375
What it is and where
Remains of the 13 Levels is a former smelter plant in Ruifang, Taiwan (十三層遺址) (Keelung). 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 Keelung, where this site lists 38 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 25.12016, 121.86375; the nearest main airport is Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA, Taipei (Songshan)), 32 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 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 Remains of the 13 Levels 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.
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
- Mount KeelungMountain in Taiwan1.5 km
- Jingashi Crown Prince ChaletBuilding in Taiwan1.5 km
- New Taipei City Gold MuseumMuseum in New Taipei1.5 km
- Ōgon ShrineFormer Shinto shrine in Taiwan1.8 km
- Canguangliao ShanMountain in Taiwan3.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Taiwan guide.
More in Taiwan: History
- Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall: memorial hall in Taipei
- Fort Zeelandia: former fort in Tainan
- Presidential Office Building, Taipei: The Republic of China's government headquarters
- Fort Provintia: former fort in Tainan
- National Taiwan Museum: national museum in Taipei
- Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall: memorial hall in Xinyi, Taipei, Taiwan
Every Taiwan place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Remains of the 13 Levels?
It is a former smelter plant in Ruifang, Taiwan (十三層遺址 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 Remains of the 13 Levels?
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 Remains of the 13 Levels?
The nearest main airport is Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA), 32 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 Mount Keelung, Jingashi Crown Prince Chalet, New Taipei City Gold Museum. The rest is in the Taiwan guide.
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