Houlong
This coastal township in western Miaoli County, Taiwan, where the Houlong River meets the Taiwan Strait, with watermelon, sweet potato, and peanut farming at its agricultural core. Key sights include the Waipu fishing harbour, the Haowang Cape scenic area, a Hakka round building, and the Yingcai Academy. The Miaoli high-speed rail station sits here, making it a growing hub within the county.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Nearest water from center 1.3 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.7 km1.7 mi
Houlong: quick answers
Where is Houlong?
Houlong is in Taiwan, about 53 km33 miles in a straight line from Taichung.
How do you get to Houlong?
The nearest airport is Hsinchu City (HSZ), about 55 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Houlong?
The warmest month is July, averaging 27°C81°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 16°C60°F. The wettest month is August, with about 357 mm14.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Houlong?
OpenStreetMap lists 7 restaurants and 84 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.