Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Day Lily Season
Orange day lilies are grown for food in the mountains of the east coast, and their bloom-
ing in late August and early September in places such as Sixty Stone Mountain (
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Ghost Festival
One of the most important traditional festivals in Taiwan. Events include the opening of
the gates of hell, offerings to wandering spirits, and a water-lantern release. Biggest cel-
ebrations held in Keelung (
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.
September
The weather is cooling but still hot during the day. High possibility of
typhoons but conditions generally dry and windy. Local travel dropping.
Autumn is a great time to cycle.
Confucius' Birthday
Held on 28 September with elaborate early-morning celebrations at Confucius Temples
across Taiwan. Those at Taipei's Confucius Temple (
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are the most impressive.
Sun Moon Lake International Swimming Carnival
The world's largest mass open-water swim (
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takes place every September in
Taiwan's largest body of water. The 3.3km swim is not meant to be challenging, but fun.
Expect tens of thousands of swimmers.
October
The most stable weather across the island if there's no typhoon - dry,
warm and windy. Best time of year in the north. Few travellers except for
tour groups.
