Scattered stars on the ground! Explore these 6 firefly viewing spots and let the fireflies illuminate your summer nights.
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In the spring and summer seasons in Taiwan, fireflies twinkle like stars in the mountains and valleys. Here are six selected best spots for firefly viewing, inviting you to spend a romantic summer night together. Please do not catch fireflies or use bright flashlights while enjoying the spectacle, as it is important to protect the ecosystem. 1. **Dakenwa Firefly Viewing Trail** (Kaohsiung, Namasiya): With multiple trails and an excellent environment, this is the location with the highest density of fireflies. 2. **Nantou Lugu Firefly Season**: The largest firefly viewing base in Taiwan, home to up to 30 species of fireflies, offering a variety of firefly activities and Indigenous cuisine. 3. **He Mei Mountain Trail** (New Taipei): This gentle trail is perfect for observing fireflies and enjoying the magnificent natural scenery. 4. **Wulai Yunxian Paradise** (New Taipei): With a beautiful environment, firefly light shows can be seen on summer nights. 5. **Dongshi Forest Recreation Area** (Taichung): Home to 200,000 fireflies, creating a beautiful firefly river, suitable for ecological travel. 6. **Danao Dafu Plain Forest Park** (Hualien): The first plain forest park in Taiwan, providing convenient firefly viewing experiences. Feel free to explore these wonderful firefly viewing locations and enjoy the beauty of summer nights.
They are stars scattered on the ground! These six best firefly viewing spots invite you to experience the romantic summer nights illuminated by fireflies. Every spring and summer, fireflies in various regions of Taiwan twinkle like countless stars in the mountains and valleys, and the following selected six firefly viewing spots are worth your exploration. When enjoying the fireflies, please remember not to reach out to catch them and avoid shining bright flashlights on the fireflies to protect the ecological environment and enjoy the fun of watching fireflies.
- Dakonuwa Firefly Viewing Trail
- Kaohsiung Namasha Firefly Season
- Nantou Lug Valley Firefly Season
- He Mei Mountain Trail
- Wulai Yunshan Paradise
- Dongshi Forest Area
- Danong Dafu Plain Forest Park
Kaohsiung Namasha Firefly Season
The "2025 Namasha Firefly Season" plans three trails, including the Nansharu Firefly Viewing Trail, Dakonuwa Firefly Viewing Trail, and Maya Firefly Viewing Trail. Here, you can admire over 20 species of fireflies, especially suitable for viewing in natural environments without light pollution, making you feel like you are in the galaxy. The event dates are from 2025-03-21 to 2025-04-27; details can be checked on the official website.
Nantou Lug Valley Firefly Season
Nantou County is the largest firefly viewing base in Taiwan. The 2025 Nantou Firefly Season officially opens, featuring more than 30 species of fireflies primarily distributed across Sun Moon Lake, Beigang River, Zhushan Lug Valley, and Aowanda areas. The event also includes rich ecological tours and culinary experiences, allowing you to enjoy an unforgettable firefly viewing journey.
He Mei Mountain Trail
He Mei Mountain is located near Bitan in Xindian, with an elevation of 153 meters. The trail is gentle and rich in ecology. Every early summer, it is also one of the best firefly viewing spots, attracting a large number of visitors. From the summit, you can overlook the beautiful view of Bitan.
Wulai Yunshan Paradise
This area has beautiful natural landscapes, with mist swirling between the mountains and forests, making it an ideal habitat for fireflies, especially suitable for firefly viewing on early summer nights.
Dongshi Forest Area
This is the location with the most fireflies in Taiwan. The protection and restoration measures here have been very effective, allowing Dongshi Forest Area to shine with countless fireflies' glow every night.
Danong Dafu Plain Forest Park
Renowned as Taiwan's first plain forest park, this area is rich in natural ecology and suitable for travelers of all ages to bike and enjoy the beautiful sight of twinkling fireflies.