Cycling Formosa: The Long Way Around Taiwan
- Author
- Duncan Forgan
September to November is Taiwan’s autumn and the best time to visit, with the island’s many flowers coming into full bloom. At this time there are cooler temperatures than in summer and much less rain, especially in October and November. Average lows are between 18ºC and 27ºC (64-80ºF) and average highs are between 27ºC and 30ºC (80-85ºF), with rainfall a mere 20 mm per month. The dry weather makes it a perfect time to hike or cycle though the island’s many mountains and along its coastline.
October
The Hakka Yimin Festival, an important date for Taiwan’s Hakka Chinese-speaking community, is held at the Taipei City Hakka Cultural Park over three days in October. Organizers invite over 25 different Yimin temples across the island to join in the festivities, including parades, merit-making, blessings and traditional Hakka performances.
Location Taipei, Taiwan
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