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Photo: Curtis Starkey
Houlong Cape of Good Hope
後龍好望角風景區
Tonight’s sky score in the app →
Hike: 2 if you walk on the trail (info <a class="inline-link" href="https://hiking.biji.co/index.php?q=trail&act=detail&id=250" rel="noopener">here</a>)
Getting there & back
Is tonight worth it at Houlong Cape of Good Hope?
The app scores every spot from the forecast at its own sunset hour, with the seven-day outlook and the last train home. Six spots are free.
The spot
The Cape of Good Hope is a must-see spot on Taiwan’s west coast in Miaoli for its dramatic panoramic coastal landscape accentuated by colossal wind turbines, which add a feel of intrigue to images captured here. Additionally, standing right next to the turbines and listening to their imposing mechanical hum will make you truly feel their sheer scale.
You can head to the viewing platform for vistas overlooking the green coastal country below, sprinkled with more turbines. There are even turbines off the coast in the ocean.
You can also walk on the winding coastal trail for a bit, or even the full way (it’s an easier 2.4 km one-way journey), which might take 60-90+ minutes round trip.
When I went, I just walked down the trail a few hundred meters for some more angles, then went back up to the main platform.
Wherever you go, you’ll see beautiful sunsets from here if the weather cooperates. I emphasize if because it is often overcast and rainy here. Look at the weather beforehand to ensure you don’t make a journey in vain!
Getting to the cape requires a journey through the countryside. The good thing is that it’s not terribly far from the Miaoli HSR station – 20+ minutes driving, or an hour+ ride on the 5815 bus from the station.
Though note that as of writing, the last bus back to the HSR station is at 18:15. Don’t miss it!