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Things to see in Miaoli (Taiwan): 17 places and when to go
Miaoli is a city in Taiwan with around 150,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly Nature (12), Mountains (11), Temples (2). The best known are Gongtian Temple, Manabang Shan and Miaoli Park. The best time to come is April and October; also possible: November to March, May and September. In June there are 13 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 29. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Taiwan · 24.57, 120.82
- Population
- About 150,000
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (12) · Mountains (11) · Temples (2) · With kids (2) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- April and October.
- Also possible
- November to March, May and September.
- Nearest airport
- RMQ Taichung (Qingshui), 39 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Jinwei Shan, at 1,841 m.
What to see in Miaoli
The places in and around Miaoli, 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.
- Gongtian TempleTemple in Miaoli County, Taiwan11 km
- Manabang ShanMountain in Taiwan24 km
- Miaoli ParkHakka cultural center in Miaoli County13 km
- Baguali ShanSummit15 km
- Flying Cow RanchRanch in Tongxiao, Miaoli County, Taiwan16 km
- Xian ShanSummit14 km
- Daxun ShanSummit7.5 km
- Gaojian ShanSummit19 km
- Gongsiliao ShanSummit6.6 km
- Jinwei ShanSummit25 km
- NiaozuishanSummit26 km
- Shangrila ParadiseTheme park in Taiwan6.5 km
- Xing Xiu TempleTemples8.6 km
- Yaopo ShanSummit18 km
- Yuantun ShanSummit12 km
- Yuanzi ShanSummit16 km
- Jingshan BridgeHighway bridge of Province Highway 3 in Miaoli County Taiwan25 km
When to go to Miaoli
The best time to visit Miaoli 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.
- JanPossible10:38
- FebPossible11:10
- MarPossible11:50
- AprBest time12:35
- MayPossible13:12
- JunBetter not13:31
- JulBetter not13:23
- AugBetter not12:51
- SepPossible12:08
- OctBest time11:25
- NovPossible10:47
- DecPossible10:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 29. In April, 16 of the 17 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 Miaoli
The nearest main airport is Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ, Taichung (Qingshui)), 39 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
- Hsinchu31 places32 km
- Zhubei8 places35 km
- Taichung63 places49 km
- Yangmei District8 places51 km
- Zhongli District7 places60 km
- Changhua13 places63 km
And all of Taiwan, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Miaoli?
The best known: Gongtian Temple, Manabang Shan, Miaoli Park, Baguali Shan, Flying Cow Ranch. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Miaoli?
April and October; also possible: November to March, May and September. In June there are 13 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 29.
How do you get to Miaoli?
The nearest main airport is Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ), 39 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Miaoli as the destination and these 17 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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