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Firefly watching
Taomi, Lianhuachi, Dalin, Shuishe, Toushe, Tannan and Shuanglong
Tour Map
Firefly-watching tour guidelines
- To ensure personal safety and avoid disruptions to the fireflies’ ecosystem, all visitors are advised to follow the instructions of the tour guides.
- Keep quiet, do not capture (slap) fireflies and do not bring insect nets or boxes.
- Light-colored clothing with long sleeves, long pants and slip-resistant shoes (no sandals or high-heels) are recommended in order to prevent from foot injury or snake & insect bite.
- Please bring your own firefly-watching devices, such as a magnifying glass, firefly guide, drinking water, notebook and any needed personal medicines. If you bring a flashlight, please cover the light with red cellophane.
- Locations for watching fireflies are mostly on trails and in wilderness areas, so those with cardiovascular diseases or physical injuries should not register.
- All firefly-watching activities are at night. If you have children with you, you are responsible for monitoring them (Participants younger than grade 1 are not recommended). While watching fireflies, please do not run, jump or make loud noises. Parents should also guard their children's safety.
- It is security that is the most important consideration for firefly watching at night. Therefore, it is not allowed to leave the group without permission by the group leader.
- Please do blackout for avoiding disturbing the firefly ecology. While approaching the area of the firefly ecology, do not turn on the headlight of your car, and do not use any flash lamp of the cellphone or the camera.
Events
【Taomi】
2023 Sun Moon Lake Taomi Firefly-watching Activity
Activity Date: from Apr. 1 to May 14
Meeting Location: Taoyuan Elementary School (Tao-Mi Agricultural Leisure Area Visitor Center on the left side of the school entrance)
Activity Details and Fee: (Sign up by appointment or on-site until we reach our capacity, cash only for signing up on-site.)
1.Firefly Viewing Activity:
Adult ticket NT$130/person, child ticket NT$110/person (elementary school age or under). Free admission for children under 90cm.
- Saturdays and Qingming long weekend shuttle: From 6:20-7:40pm, shuttles are available every 20 minutes
- Workdays and Sundays shuttle: 7:00pm.
- For firefly viewing, we suggest parking at the Paper Dome or Nina Chocolate Dream Castle → Walk to Taoyuan Elementary School to meet with the group (3 minutes)
2.Package Tour
- Visitors participating in the following activities can enjoy the discounted ticket price for firefly viewing at NT$110/person (original price is NT$130/person)
(1). Fish and Shrimp Ecological Exploration:
- NT$180/person, NT$50/child under age 6.
- Every Saturday from 4/1-5/7 and 4/2, 4/3: 10:00am, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, Every Sundays from 4/1-5/7: 10:00am, 2:00pm, 70-90 minutes duration
(2). Grape Picking (Jabuticaba Tree):
- NT$100/person, free under age 6.
- Every Saturday and Sunday from 4/1-5/7 and 4/2, 4/3: 10:00am, 2:00pm, 50-70 minutes duration.
(3). Agriculture Leisure Area pumpkin cake DIY:
- NT$130/person.
- Every Saturday from 4/1-5/7 and 4/2, 4/3: 3:30pm, 50-60 minutes duration.
Organization:Taomi Recreation and Agriculture Promotion Association
Registration:
- Official website
- Tel: (049)291-1591 Mr. Haung, 0933-157216 Ms. Li
- LINE ID: @taomi
【Lianhuachi】
Firefly Viewing: Second week of April to first week or second week of May (depending on situation)
Firefly Viewing Location: Lienhuachih Research Center
This firefly viewing area is not led by a tour guide. Visitors will tour the area on their own. Please follow the Firefly Viewing Rules. To protect the firefly ecology, please do not park your car anywhere and turn on your headlight randomly.
【Dalin】
Sparkling Fireflies
Activity Date: from Apr. 1 to May 10
Meeting Location: 6:00p.m. Crystal Resort. lobby
Activity details and cost: (reservations required, pay onsite)
- Admission Plan (Firefly Viewing Guided Tour): Admission ticket NT$250/person, cash/credit card accepted for groups
- Lodging Plan (Firefly Viewing Guided Tour + Lodging): Special rate starts at NT$4,388, cash or credit card
- Photography contest will be held (4/1 – 4/30) Please visit our website for event details website
Organization: Taiwan B&B Association, R.O.C
Registration: Tel: (049)289-8740 (Ms. Liao, Ms. Lin)
【Shuishe】
A Shimmering Trip
Activity Date: from Apr. 15 to May 15
Activity Details and Fee:
Firefly Viewing Activities:
- Firefly Viewing Ecology Introduction and Tour – Adult: NT$150/person, Children (elementary school and younger): NT$100/person. Limited to 100 people per group.
- 6:30-7:00pm Meeting location is based on firefly viewing location: Bamboo Rock Garden or Shuishe Shopping Mall, 4th floor (Onelife Exercise Bar)
Package Tour :
- Scenic Tour: Guided Biking Tour & Firefly Viewing
3:00pm Meet at Shuishe Shopping Mall 4th floor. Bike route: Shuishe – Crescent Bay - Sparkling Tour: Standup Paddle & Firefly Viewing
1 standup paddle per person: NT$2,500/person, 1 standup paddle for 2 people: NT$1,750/person. Minimum 2 people per group. Sunrise section: 5:30am, Afternoon section: 2:00pm. Meet at Sun Moon Lake Crescent Bay. - Picnic Tour: Lakeside Picnic & Firefly Viewing
NT$980/2 people, Minimum 2 people per group, 2:00pm Pick up picnic basket at Nomad Day Brunch & Café and enjoy your picnic. Return the picnic basket and lunch box when done.
Organization: Sun Moon Lake Guided Tours and Tourism Exchange Association
Registration online: Registration online
LINE@: @sunmoonlaketw (Mr. Hsieh)
【Toushe】
Fanciful Fireflies Dance in Nature
Activity Date: from Apr. 1 to May 21
Meeting Location: 6:30pm.-7:00pm. Meet in Dasheman (Provincial Highway 21, 67.5km )
Activity Details and Fee: (reservations required, pay onsite)
- Firefly Viewing at Night (includes insurance): NT$150/person, limit to 30 people per group.
- In addition, there are rural experience activities and special dinner.
Organization: Sun Moon Lake Toushe Cultural and Historical Assets Development Association
Registration:
- Firefly Viewing at Night: 0926-638380 Mr. Lin; email: Pingchih58@yahoo.com.tw
- Rural experience activities: 0935-737150 Ms. Wang
- Special dinner: 0986-783312 Ms. Ye
【Danda】
Bunun Danda Lovely Night
Activity Date: Begins on 4/21, Saturday – Sunday, Reservations only
Meeting Location: Dili Tourist Information Station, Xinyi Township, Nantou County
Activity Detail & Fee: (Sign up by phone/Line/FB, Pay cash on-site or online payment for reservations)
- Dabuskuan (Nighttime Firefly Viewing): Meet at 6:00pm, includes dinner, singing performance, firefly ecology explanation, teaching and singing of Bunun songs, firefly guided tour, shuttle service, 6 people per group, NT$1,499/person
- Two-Days One-Night Package Itinerary: Meet at 1:00pm, includes traditional Bunun ritual demonstration, walking on Qicai Suspension Bridge, Dabuskuan Nighttime Firefly Viewing details, arrangement for B&B or camping area, picture taking in indigenous costume, Indigenous tribe story wall tour, Indigenous tribe special lunch, 12 people per group, NT$3,799/person
- Cultural DIY Experience: Archery, Indigenous stone calendar painting, Eco-print bag, Indigenous tribe costume wearing, (Shuttle service 10:00am, 2:00pm/indigenous tribe village tour & activity experience), 6 people per group, NT$899/person
- Fragrance DIY Experience: Fragrance experience activity (shuttle service 10:00am, 2:00pm/indigenous tribe village tour & activity experience), 6 people per group, NT$1,399/person.
Organization:Danda Bunun Ecotourism Association
Registration:
- Tel: (049)274-2808 (Ms. Gan, Ms. Jin)
- LINE ID: @403lxikb
【Tannan】
Sparkling Leisure Stroll – Rural Tannan
Activity Date: Every Friday and Saturday from 4/21-5/6
Meeting Time and Place: Meet in front of the Tannan Police Station
Activity Detail & Fee:
- Firefly Viewing Guided Tour (free, limit to maximum 20 people per group, 100 people per day)
- In addition, there are Cultural experience at the Tannan Village Event Venue, Star Evening Party and farm market.
Organization:Xinyi Township Office, Nantou County
Registration:049-2791515#123, #124, #107 (Mr Gu)
＊Please assess your own health condition, and decide if you are able to participate in the Firefly Viewing itinerary.