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Yuwengdao Lighthouse, Taiwan: what it is and when to go
Yuwengdao Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Taiwan (西嶼燈塔) (Magong). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is March to April and October to December. In June there are 13 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 33. It has articles in 2 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
- Lighthouse in Taiwan · Architecture
- Local name
- 西嶼燈塔
- Where
- Taiwan
- Best time
- March to April and October to December.
- Nearest airport
- RMQ Taichung (Qingshui), 141 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 23.56255, 119.46908
What it is and where
Yuwengdao Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Taiwan (西嶼燈塔) (Magong). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Taiwan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Magong, where this site lists 22 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 23.56255, 119.46908; the nearest main airport is Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ, Taichung (Qingshui)), 141 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 Architecture 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 Yuwengdao Lighthouse is March to April and October to December.
- JanPossible10:42
- FebPossible11:13
- MarBest time11:50
- AprBest time12:33
- MayPossible13:08
- JunBetter not13:27
- JulBetter not13:19
- AugBetter not12:49
- SepPossible12:08
- OctBest time11:26
- NovBest time10:50
- DecBest time10:33
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 33. 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
- Xiyu Eastern FortFort in Penghu4.6 km
- Fenggui CaveCave in Penghu, Taiwan8.1 km
- Snakehead HillMountain in Magong City, Penghu County, Taiwan8.2 km
- Chang Yu-sheng Memorial MuseumBiography museum in Penghu County, Taiwan9.3 km
- Penghu Guanyin TempleFamous Buddhism Temple founded in 1696, one of four ancient temples in Penghu Island9.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Taiwan guide.
More in Taiwan: Architecture
- Penghu Great Bridge: bridge in Taiwan
- Eluanbi Lighthouse: lighthouse in Pingtung County, Taiwan
- Guandu Bridge: bridge in Taiwan
- Kaohsiung Lighthouse: lighthouse in Kaohsiung
- Taipei Bridge: bridge in Taipei and New Taipei City, Taiwan
- Dongyong Lighthouse: lighthouse in Matsu, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Every Taiwan place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Yuwengdao Lighthouse?
It is a lighthouse in Taiwan (西嶼燈塔 in the local language). It has articles in 2 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 Yuwengdao Lighthouse?
March to April and October to December. In June there are 13 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 33.
How do you get to Yuwengdao Lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ), 141 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 Xiyu Eastern Fort, Fenggui Cave, Snakehead Hill. The rest is in the Taiwan guide.
Keep reading
- Magong22 places to see in and around Magong, Taiwan: Penghu Great Bridge, Chang Yu-sheng Memorial Museum, Fenggui Cave. Best time: March to April and October to December.
- Architecture46 places for architecture in Taiwan, from Penghu Great Bridge to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to April and October to December. Each with its own season
- TaiwanBefore travelling to Taiwan: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens enter visa-free for 90 days.
- 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, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Yuwengdao Lighthouse on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.