The rich ecological resources in Sun Moon Lake, and its excellent eco-friendly environment with low light pollution and other pollutants, make it an ideal habitat for fireflies. The 5 main firefly viewing locations within the Sun Moon Lake area are Taomi, Lianhuachi, Dalin, Shuishe, Toushe, Tannan and Shuanglong. There are various species such as Aquatica ficta, Luciola cerata, Luciola anceyi, and Species Curtos sauteri Olivier emitting beautiful sparkling lights in the sky.

The Sun Moon Lake Firefly Season has amazing activities during the day too. In April, a series of tour packages including firefly viewing and local experiences will be launched. Besides firefly viewing, frog watching and ecological guided tours at night, during the day visitors can explore the fish and shrimp ecology, and pick grapes from the grapevines at the Taomi Eco-village. You can also tour the Mujilan countryside in the Dongguang area, have a leisure bike tour at the Shuishe area, and try standup paddling. In addition, you can also join the eco tour in Toushe, and electric biking tour of the Old Sun Lake community. The Danda area will also roll out Bunun DIY handicraft, and singing and dancing performances during the Firefly Season. The Sun Moon Lake Firefly Viewing Season is suitable for the entire family or a few good friends to gather and enjoy the festivities from day to night.