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Things to see in Taitung City (Taiwan): 21 places and when to go
Taitung City is a city in Taiwan with around 175,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 21 places in and around it, mainly Nature (19), Mountains (17), With kids (2). The best known are Mount Dulan, National Museum of Prehistory and Jhihben National Forest Recreation Area. The best time to come is April and October; also possible: November to March, May and September. In June there are 13 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 37. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Taiwan · 22.7554, 121.14
- Population
- About 175,000
- Places
- 21 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (19) · Mountains (17) · With kids (2) · Museums and art (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- April and October.
- Also possible
- November to March, May and September.
- Nearest airport
- KHH Kaohsiung (Xiaogang), 84 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Meinaitian Zhushan, at 2,929 m.
What to see in Taitung City
The places in and around Taitung City, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mount DulanMountain in Taitung County, Taiwan16 km
- National Museum of PrehistoryNational museum in Taitung City, Taitung County, Taiwan5.1 km
- Jhihben National Forest Recreation AreaForest in Taitung County, Taiwan17 km
- Pipa LakeLake in Taitung City, Taitung County, Taiwan2.6 km
- TabaliujiushanSummit13 km
- Badu ShanSummit26 km
- Baohua ShanSummit27 km
- Damawuku ShanSummit29 km
- Dapu ShanSummit24 km
- Hongye ShanSummit21 km
- Jihanala ShanSummit23 km
- Balizhi ShanSummit24 km
- Meinaitian ZhushanMountain in Taiwan28 km
- Nanzhi ShanSummit29 km
- Pingye ShanSummit29 km
- Wangbabianpu ShanMountain in Taiwan25 km
- Xichuan ShanMountain in Taiwan14 km
- Zhiben ZhushanMountain in Taiwan27 km
- Zhuifen ShanSummit14 km
- Zoumiao ShanMountain in Taiwan24 km
- XiaoyeliuWith kids7.3 km
When to go to Taitung City
The best time to visit Taitung City is April and October; also possible: November to March, May and September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:45
- FebPossible11:15
- MarPossible11:51
- AprBest time12:32
- MayPossible13:06
- JunBetter not13:23
- JulBetter not13:16
- AugBetter not12:47
- SepPossible12:07
- OctBest time11:27
- NovPossible10:53
- DecPossible10:37
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 37. In April, 15 of the 21 places are at their best.
When to go to Taiwan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Taitung City
The nearest main airport is Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH, Kaohsiung (Xiaogang)), 84 km as the crow flies. How to get around Taiwan (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Pingtung City44 places68 km
- Kaohsiung44 places91 km
- Tainan60 places100 km
- Chiayi41 places108 km
- Taibao13 places113 km
- Douliu19 places122 km
And all of Taiwan, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Taitung City?
The best known: Mount Dulan, National Museum of Prehistory, Jhihben National Forest Recreation Area, Pipa Lake, Tabaliujiushan. In all, 21 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Taitung City?
April and October; also possible: November to March, May and September. In June there are 13 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 37.
How do you get to Taitung City?
The nearest main airport is Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH), 84 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Taitung City as the destination and these 21 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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