Introduction
The 2026 Sun Moon Lake Firefly Season runs from April to May, combining firefly watching with local ecology and cultural experiences. The festival features eco-tourism, mountain education, SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding), and Indigenous DIY workshops. In collaboration with local hotels and restaurants, the event promotes sustainable "Green Tourism" by reducing single-use plastic and minimizing disturbance to local residents.
Viewing Locations
Taomi, Dongguang, Dalin, Lianhuachih, Shuishe, Toushe, Tannan, and Danda.
Event Details by Location
Taomi: 2026 Taomi Firefly Season (4/3 – 5/10)
- Meeting Point: Taoyuan Elementary School.
- Fees: Adults: NT$150 | Children (Elementary & below): NT$130 | Toddlers under 90cm: NT$50.
- Tour Options:
- Saturday (Shuttle): 18:20 / 18:40 / 19:00 / 19:20 / 19:40 (4/3, 4/5, 4/19, 5/1 are treated as Saturdays.).
- Sunday (Self-drive): 18:30 / 19:00.
- Weekdays (Self-drive): 19:00.
- Registration
Shuishe: Shimmering Small Tours (4/10 – 5/10)
- Tour Options:
- Firefly Glow Tour: Ecology of firefly introduction and guided tour.
Fees: Adults NT$150 / Children NT$100).
Meeting Point & Time: Shuishe Shopping Center 1F / 18:30-19:00. - Cycling Tour: Guided cycling (Shuishe to Crescent Bay) + firefly watching.
Fees: Adults NT$590 / Children NT$450 ; min. 8 people - SUP Tour: Secret SUP experience + firefly watching.
Fees: NT$1,980/person; min. 2 people)
Meeting Point & Time: at Crescent Bay / 05:30, 09:00, 14:00 - Fishing Tour: Fish and shrimp experience + firefly watching.
Fees: Adults NT$330 / Children NT$280
Time: Sat 14:00 / Sun 10:00.
- Firefly Glow Tour: Ecology of firefly introduction and guided tour.
- Registration: LINE
Dongguang: 2026 Dongguang Firefly Season (4/12 – 5/3)
- Dates: Every Sunday (4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3). Groups of 15+ can request custom dates.
- Meeting Point: Mujilan Story House.
- Fees: NT$450 (Includes Pine Needle DIY and community dinner); Preschoolers NT$100(DIY materials not included)
- Itinerary: 16:00 DIY session → 17:00 Dinner → 18:00 Briefing → 18:10 Guided firefly tour.
- Registration
Toushe: Romantic Firefly Dance (4/10 – 5/18)
- Meeting Point: Dasheman (Bus stop at Toushe Elementary School, Prov. Highway 21, 67.5k).
- Sessions:
- Mandarin: Weekdays 19:00 | Sat 19:00, 19:30, 20:00 | Sun 19:00, 19:30.
- Fees: NT$150(Ages 8 and up) / NT$100 (Ages 8 and up) / free for toddlers under 90 cm
- English: 4/15, 4/16, 4/22, 4/29, 5/7, 5/13, 5/14 at 19:20.
- Fees: 12+ NT$200 / Ages 5-11 NT$150 /free for ages 4 and under
- Registration
Tannan: Bunun Tribal Firefly Experience (4/18 – 5/31)
- Meeting Point: Dama-Luan Cultural and Art Group.
- Fees: NT$1,200 – NT$2,500 (Depending on DIY choices; shuttle separate).
- Tour Options:
- Weekday Sessions: April 18 – May 31 (Monday to Friday)
15:00 Tribal Guided Tour
16:00 Danda Bunun Handicrafts (DIY options: Stream Stone Painting / Botanical Hammer Dyeing / Makauy Fragrance Experience / Mountain Wood Pen Making)
17:30 Dinner / Hunter’s Bento
19:00 Firefly Introduction (Tapusquan Eco-Classroom)
20:00 Firefly Watching (Tannan Village) - Weekend Sessions: April 18 – May 31 (Saturday & Sunday)
13:00 Dama-Luan Cultural and Art Group Performance (Call of Nature)
15:00 Tribal Guided Tour
16:00 Danda Bunun Handicrafts (DIY options: Stream Stone Painting / Botanical Hammer Dyeing / Makauy Fragrance Experience / Mountain Wood Pen Making)
17:30 Dinner / Hunter’s Bento
19:00 Firefly Introduction (Tapusquan Eco-Classroom)
20:00 Firefly Watching (Tannan Village)
- Weekday Sessions: April 18 – May 31 (Monday to Friday)
- Registration: LINE | Tel: 049-2742808 | FB
Tannan: 2026 Tannan Firefly Season (4/18 -4/19, 4/24-4/26)
- Meeting Point: Tannan Neighborhood 2 Plaza (Search for "Tannan Community Center"; the plaza is a 2-minute walk from there).
- Fee: Free of charge.
- Event Schedule:
- 16:30 – 19:00 Walking Experience / Farmers' Market / Performance Activities
- 19:00 – 21:00 Firefly Watching
- Registration:
Phone: 049-2791515 ext. 124 (Mr. Li)
English Guided Tour Service
To provide international visitors and English-speaking participants with a more welcoming and complete experience, we are pleased to offer English-guided tours for this year’s Firefly Festival.
This service is available by advance reservation only and requires a fee. To ensure a guide is available, please complete your booking at least 7 days prior to your planned visit.
For English tour inquiries and applications, please contact:
- WhatsApp:+886 965 024 977
| Businesses | Special Offer Detail & Cost | Special Date | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Moon Lake Teachers' Hostel | Leave a 5-star Google review to enjoy: 1. 50% off room rates (Weekdays only). 2. 5% off dining at Taoliyuan Restaurant. |
April 6-April 29 (Valid on weekdays; definitions of weekdays/weekends follow the official website) |
Address: No. 136, Zhongxing Rd., Yuchi Township Tel: 049-2855991 ext. 9 or 3502 Web |
| Cona’s Chocolate Castle | 1.Free Admission (April 3-6) upon completion of designated check-in tasks. 2.Korean Iron-on Patch DIY: Create your own souvenir. 3.Moisturizing Lotion DIY: Featuring nourishing cocoa butter. |
Free Admission: April 3 – April 6 DIY: April – May |
Address: No. 32, Taomi Rd., Puli Township Tel: 049-2919528 Facebook：Cona’s妮娜巧克力 Instagram：conas.official |
| Sky Fish Cheese | Get a free cooler bag with any on-site cake purchase of NT$700 or more. | April – May | Address: 1F, No. 435, Yuchi St., Yuchi Township Web |
| Yamakage | Get a free serving of handmade cookies with a minimum spend of NT$300/person. | April – May | Address: No. 39-11, Xiuzheng Ln., Yuchi Township Facebook：山影人宅yamakage Instagram：ya.ma.ka.ge |
| Fullon Poshtel Shuili | "Low-Carbon Green Travel" Package: Weekdays: NT$3,600 / Weekends: NT$4,600 (Not valid during long holidays). Includes: 1.1-night stay in a Traveler Room. 2.Breakfast for two. 3.Two servings of "Fullon Beef Noodles" (can be replaced with Curry or Porridge). 4.Free Wi-Fi and parking (1 car per room). |
April 1 – June 30 | Address: No. 51, Dongsan St., Shuili Township Tel: 049-2771888 Web |
| Fuli Hot Spring Resort | "Firefly Starry River" Package: Includes: 1. Room and Breakfast. 2. Firefly Eco-Tour for 2 people. 3. Afternoon Tea set for 2. |
April 15 – May 15 | Address: No. 250-2, Zhongshan Rd., Yuchi Township Tel: 049-2771888 Web |
| Haoke Ramen | Leave a 5-star Google review for our restaurant to enjoy a complimentary "Side Dish of the Day" (Selection not available) | April – May | Address: No. 39-10, Qiongwen Ln., Yuchi Township, Nantou County Tel: 0983-515-897 Menu Reservation Link |
| Yamaki x Shaoguang Stay | "Yamajiuski x Shaoguang | Warm Spring Slow Travel - Sun Moon Lake" One-night stay with three meals for two: Starting from NT$5,380 Package Details: Accommodation Discount: NT$500 off Classic Shaoguang Breakfast Afternoon Tea for Two Happy Time (Snack Time) 10% Discount on dining at Haoke Ramen Late Check-out until 12:00 *This package is applicable for weekday stays. *Busy Days: Additional NT$600 per room. *Weekends/Holidays: Additional NT$2,300 per room. |
April 1 – June 30 | Address: No. 39-10, Qiongwen Ln., Yuchi Township, Nantou County Tel: 0985-581-981 Web LINE |
| WhatSUP | 【From Water to WheelsLand】 Experience Sun Moon Lake from two perspectives: the lake surface and the shore. Includes: SUP Experience (full equipment, coaching, secret spot tour, DSLR photography, and drone footage). Fees: Adults: NT$1,980 / Children (under 12): NT$1,680. Special Add-on: Book an SUP session and rent a Vespa LX125 for only NT$999/day (Original: NT$1,200). |
April 1 ~ May 31 | Address: Yueya Bay (Crescent Bay), Sun Moon Lake, Yuchi Township, Nantou County Tel: 0966-660-438 Web IG |
| FEEL FUN | Sunny Day Sailing: Customized experience and coaching. Duration: 3.5 hours. Includes: Secret spot exploration, DSLR photography, drone footage, professionally edited photos, and 1 Polaroid. Fee: Special price NT$2,080/person (Original: NT$2,380). Additional discounts for larger groups. |
Year-round | Address: 3F, No. 247-1, Zhongzheng Rd., Puli Township Tel: 0930-012-167 Web IG |
| Hua Ren Club | Duration: 2.5 hours. Includes: Equipment intro, board interaction, guided tour with coach, photography, exclusive drone footage, and customized short film. Fees: 12+ years: NT$1,980 / Ages 6–12: NT$1,500 / Under 12: NT$1,000. |
April 1 ~ June 30 | Address:No. 114-1, Zhongxing Rd., Shuishe Village Tel: 0921-787-261 Web |
| Open OutDoor | ASI SUP Wise Lv1 Certification (2-Day Course): Beginner SUP sports course. Bonus: Registration includes a Japanese brand KOKUA Paddler T-shirt. Fee: NT$6,000/person. |
May ~ October | Address:No. 38-2, Qiongwen Ln., Yuchi Township Tel: 0919-699-192 Web |
| PLAYSUP | Group Booking Discounts: 1. 5% off for 4+ boards. 2. 10% off for 10+ boards (excluding experience tours). Fee: Varies by itinerary (Starting from approx. NT$980). |
Now ~ May 31 | Address:Ln. 12, Zhongxing Rd., Yuchi Township Tel: 0954-031-956 Web |
| Sun Moon Lake Youth Activity Center |
2026 Firefly Dance Accommodation Package Package Includes • One-night Stay & Breakfast • Complimentary DIY Firefly Keychain (Provided based on room occupancy; DIY activity is self-guided) Room Rates • Economy Double Room Weekdays: $2,550 | Weekends: $3,200 • Triple Cabin Weekdays: $3,600 | Weekends: $4,400 • Quadruple Tang-style Room Weekdays: $4,350 | Weekends: $5,350 • Quadruple Cabin Weekdays: $4,700 | Weekends: $5,500 Guided Firefly Tour (Exclusively for Guests) 1. Tour Schedule Sessions are announced weekly depending on firefly conditions. (Max 15 participants per session; minimum 10 participants required. Limited spots available.) 2. Tour Fees • Adults (Ages 12+): $250 per person • Children (Ages 3–12): $200 per person (Valid ID required for age verification) 3. How to Register Sign up via phone or at the front desk (Payment to be made on-site). |
April 15~May 15 | Address:No. 101, Zhongzheng Rd., Yuchih Township, Nantou County, Taiwan
Tel: +886-49-2850070 Web |