Houlong

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Houlong Township is an urban township in western Miaoli County, Taiwan. It is bordered by the Taiwan Strait on the west and Zaoqiao Township on the east. It lies at the mouth of the Houlong River. ()

Alternative names: Area: 29.27 mi²Coordinates: 24°36'52"N, 120°47'17"E

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Houlong – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Miaoli Railway Museum, Miaoli Wenchang Temple, Yuqing Temple, Taiyen Tongxiao Tourism Factory.

3.9 miSE
Museum
Miaoli Railway Museum, Miaoli
100 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Miaoli City, the Miaoli Railway Museum is a treasure trove for train enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Housed in the elegantly preserved Miaoli Railway Station, the museum offers a nostalgic glimpse into Taiwan's rich rail heritage.
4.6 miSE
Temple
Miaoli Wenchang Temple, Miaoli
117 min walk • Miaoli Wenchang Temple, formerly known as Yingcai Academy, is a temple in Miaoli City, Miaoli County, Taiwan. The temple is dedicated to Wenchang Dijun, the deity of culture and literature. Confucius and Cangjie were also worshipped in the main shrine.
4.2 miSE
Temple
Yuqing Temple, Miaoli
108 min walk • Miaoli Yuqing Temple is a temple located in Miaoli City, Miaoli County, Taiwan. The temple is dedicated to Lord Guan or Guansheng Dijun, the deified form of Guan Yu.
6.6 miSW
Museum, Factory tours, Tours
Taiyen Tongxiao Tourism Factory
169 min walk • The Taiyen Tongxiao Tourism Factory is an education center in Neidao Village, Tongxiao Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan, committed to promote education in salt and water technology.
5.3 miSE
Bridge
Xindong Bridge, Miaoli
136 min walk • The Xindong Bridge is a bridge connecting Gongguan Township and Miaoli City in Miaoli County, Taiwan.
4.6 miSE
Area
Touwu, Miaoli
118 min walk • Touwu Township is a rural township in north-western Miaoli County, Taiwan.
5.7 miE
Museum
Zaochiao Charcoal Museum
146 min walk • The Zaochiao Charcoal Museum is a museum about charcoal in Zaoqiao Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan.
6.7 miNE
Temple
Zhonggang Cihyu Temple, Zhunan
171 min walk • The Zhonggang Cihyu Temple is a Chinese temple dedicated to the Goddess Mazu, who is the Goddess of Sea and Patron Deity of fishermen, sailors and any occupations related to sea/ocean.
4 miSE
Museum
Miaoli County Urban Planning Exhibition Center, Miaoli
102 min walk • The Miaoli County Urban Planning Exhibition Center is a gallery of in Miaoli City, Miaoli County, Taiwan about the history of Miaoli County.
2.8 miNW
Harbor
Waipu Fishing Port
72 min walk • The Waipu Fishing Port is a fishing port in Houlong Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan.
4.4 miS
Tunnel
Gongweixu Tunnel, Miaoli
113 min walk • Miaoli Tunnel, commonly known as Gongweixu Tunnel, is a former railway tunnel in Miaoli City, Miaoli County, Taiwan. In 2003, the tunnel was converted into a pedestrian walkway as part of Maolishan Park and is a popular tourist attraction.