Place to visit
Yinshan Temple, Taiwan: what it is and when to go
Yinshan Temple is a temple in New Taipei (淡水鄞山寺(汀州會館)) in Taiwan (New Taipei City). Interests: History and Temples. 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 26. 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
- Temple in New Taipei · History, Temples
- Local name
- 淡水鄞山寺(汀州會館)
- Where
- Taiwan · 鄧公路 15, 251, 新北市
- Best time
- March to April and October to December.
- Nearest airport
- TSA Taipei (Songshan), 15 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 25.16917, 121.44856
What it is and where
Yinshan Temple is a temple in New Taipei (淡水鄞山寺(汀州會館)) in Taiwan (New Taipei City). 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 New Taipei City, where this site lists 53 more places to see, 17 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 25.16917, 121.44856; the nearest main airport is Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA, Taipei (Songshan)), 15 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 and Temples 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 Yinshan Temple is March to April and October to December.
- JanPossible10:36
- FebPossible11:09
- MarBest time11:49
- AprBest time12:36
- MayPossible13:14
- JunBetter not13:33
- JulBetter not13:25
- AugBetter not12:53
- SepPossible12:08
- OctBest time11:24
- NovBest time10:45
- DecBest time10:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 26. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| History | March to April and October to December | January to February, May and September |
| Temples | March to April and October to December | January to February, May and September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Yinshan Temple 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
- Tamsui Longshan TempleHistory · Temples662 m
- Tamkang University Maritime MuseumUniversity museum in New Taipei803 m
- Tamsui Fuyou TempleTemples875 m
- Mackay Mission HospitalBuilding in Taiwan1.1 km
- Tamsui ChurchChurch building in New Taipei, Taiwan1.1 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 Yinshan Temple?
It is a temple in New Taipei (淡水鄞山寺(汀州會館) in the local language) in Taiwan. 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 Yinshan Temple?
March to April and October to December. In June there are 13 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 26.
How do you get to Yinshan Temple?
The nearest main airport is Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA), 15 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 Tamsui Longshan Temple, Tamkang University Maritime Museum, Tamsui Fuyou Temple. The rest is in the Taiwan guide.
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