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The annual Namasha Firefly Festival is here again! The Kaohsiung City Government's Tourism Bureau has launched a firefly viewing guide to attract more travelers to explore the beautiful scenery of East Kaohsiung. This year, the number of fireflies is astonishing, with over 200,000 dancing along trails such as "Rabinya," "Dakanawa," and "Mashingharan." Locals refer to this place as "the dwelling of immortals" and welcome everyone to chase fireflies. In addition to nighttime firefly viewing, there are many attractions and delicious foods to experience during the day, such as "Weng Weng Canyon," the indigenous culture at Minquan Elementary School, as well as local delicacies and coffee. Travelers can also visit East District 9 to savor Michelin-recommended cuisine and enjoy a relaxing trip in Kaohsiung's mountainous city. Furthermore, there are accommodation options suitable for a deep experience that allow visitors to enjoy a slow-paced journey. Spring is the perfect time for a trip, so invite friends and family to come and experience this romance and fun together!

The annual glowing fireflies have returned! To promote the indigenous tourism, the Kaohsiung City Government's Tourism Bureau has specially organized a travel guide for firefly watching in Namasha, allowing more domestic and international travelers to deeply understand the charming scenery of the nine districts in eastern Kaohsiung. This year, the results of the firefly restoration in Namasha are remarkable, with more than fifteen species, totaling around two hundred thousand fireflies. The glowing fireflies shimmer like stars, dancing along three firefly watching trails: "Rabinia," "Dakanua," and "Mashinghalan," weaving a captivating light show. The director of the Tourism Bureau pointed out that the local tribespeople refer to this place as "a dwelling place of immortals" and sincerely welcome everyone to come to Namasha to enjoy the beautiful sight of fireflies.

Besides watching fireflies at night, there are many attractions and delicious foods to explore in Namasha during the day. Visitors can experience the natural wonders at "Buzzy Canyon" and walk to the calling platform for a panoramic view of the majestic cliffs. The campus of "Minquan Elementary School" integrates indigenous culture and ecological education, with the design concept of its library drawn from the hunting lodge of the local Bunun tribe, fully showcasing the cultural characteristics of Namasha, and it has received "diamond-level green building" certification. Currently, it is the season for peaches and hairy vegetables, and must-try specialties include peach chicken, hairy vegetable salad, and the oven-baked hairy vegetable toast from "The Bakery in the Mountains." There is also locally produced coffee available for tasting, such as Qiao Xiang, Yi Man, and Hua Er Coffee Shop, where one can experience the unique local customs.

Travelers can also explore the eastern nine districts, starting from Qishan Old Street and the Wude Hall, discovering traditional architecture and savoring Michelin Bib Gourmand recommended delicacies, or visiting Meinong Lake to enjoy the romantic scenery of the lake and mountains with the flowering Tabebuia trees. After enjoying Hakka cuisine for lunch, visitors can head to the Sunlight Xiaolin Production and Marketing Station and the Xiaolin Pingpu Cultural Museum in Shanlin District to understand the local culture and history. Next, explore the starting point of the Southern Cross-Island Highway at Jiasian, tasting taro ice and purchasing green plum specialties. Finally, return to Namasha to watch fireflies, completing a relaxing and enjoyable day trip in Kaohsiung's mountain city.

If you want to experience the beauty of Gaoshong's indigenous lands more deeply, it is recommended to plan a two-day, one-night itinerary. Stay in legal homestays or campsites in the Namasha area, or choose nearby unique homestays such as Qishan Fengqi Cultural Travel, Meinong Yancheng, and Liugui Hot Springs. Additionally, "Butterfly Svongvong Handcrafted Baking" in Liugui offers delicious bread made from tribal agricultural products, complemented by highly rated camellia and white tea, which are especially worth trying. Visitors can also check out excellent shops from last year's "Kaohsiung City Coffee Festival," enjoying smooth coffee and indulging in hot springs at Liugui Baolai and Bulao Hot Spring, forgetting the hustle and bustle of the city, and experiencing a slow-paced travel style that brings a new experience and joy to the journey.

With the arrival of spring, the climate in the eastern nine districts is pleasant and very suitable for outings with friends and family. It is recommended to arrange an in-depth travel plan over several days, connecting various tourism resources, from firefly watching, flower viewing to understanding Pingpu, indigenous, and Hakka cultures, tasting different ethnic groups' specialty foods, and enjoying a romantic journey. In addition, it is also recommended to visit Shunxian Temple in Neimen to watch the Songjiang Battle finals, this century-old traditional event is rich in religious and cultural characteristics, making it worth a visit.