The firefly season is here from April to June! Recommendations for the top 6 "Fluorescent" attractions in Taiwan

Author＼Bella Nonnon

April to June every year is the best time to watch fireflies. If you want to see the fireflies filling the valley, sometimes you need a little luck. In recent years, because the ecology has been severely damaged, it is even more difficult to see fireflies, so it is even more important to seize the opportunity and choose the right place. I have compiled 6 firefly viewing spots in Taiwan. Go out with your friends and let the fireflies light up your IG page!

1. Yongda Mine in Three Gorges, New Taipei City

The Yongda Mine in Three Gorges, New Taipei City, was a coal mining area in its early days and has been abandoned for a long time. However, it unexpectedly breeds many fireflies. You can see it by walking up the Wuliaojian hiking trail, and many tourists take the trouble to take pictures. It is recommended to walk in groups when there are few people and many mosquitoes. The paths are dark and difficult to see clearly. It will be safer to bring a flashlight to avoid accidents.

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2. New Taipei Niubobo Firefly Ecological Park

Observation of Niubobo Firefly Ecological Park The environment is quite safe. It is known as the "most natural" ecological park and is very suitable for families. It is free to visit and, because it is untouched by pollution and damage, most of the species found at lower altitudes in the north can be found here. Therefore, we hope that tourists will pay more attention when going there and take good care of the environment, so that they can see many fireflies every year!

3. Hsinchu Neiwan Firefly Sanctuary

Neiwan is one of the earliest areas in Taiwan to promote firefly tourism. The location for firefly viewing is less than 10 minutes away from Neiwan Railway Station. They appear every day around 7 to 8 pm, and fireflies like warm and humid weather, so you have a chance to see a large number of fireflies on rainy nights. We remind everyone that when using a flashlight, wrap it with a layer of red cellophane to avoid direct white light shining on the fireflies.

4. Taipei Dongshi Forest Farm Recreation Area

Fireflies are water quality and environmental indicator insects. The fireflies in Dongshi Forest Farm adopt habitat protection methods and live under the guidance of conservation experts and scholars. As can be seen from the photos taken by tourists, thousands of fireflies are flying on the hillside, indicating that the ecology is quite good. If you are tired of taking landscape photos with only fireflies, you can also add dolls to add protagonists to the photos, which will look more interesting!

5. Chiayi Liyuanliao Station

Liyuanliao Station is located in Meishan Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan. It is 31.4 kilometers away from the operating mileage of Chiayi Station and 904 meters above sea level. It is the only station on the Alishan Railway in Meishan Stations within the township. The transportation is inconvenient and difficult to get to, so there are relatively few people at first. When the firefly season comes, the fireflies emerging from the railway crossing are quite spectacular, and the dancing scene is like a painting. Many people come here as a pilgrim.

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6. Kaohsiung Dakanua Fireworks Viewing Trail

Dakanua Fireworks Viewing Trail has a unique environment. It is a place that is extremely well protected from damage. There are many fireflies to appreciate. From the entrance of the trail, you can walk about 0.7 kilometers to the firefly viewing area. At about 7 o'clock, the fireflies will slowly appear. The glowing green fireflies are quite impressive. The local police station also called on tourists who drive there to pay special attention to the fact that the roads in the mountain tribes are narrow and sometimes under construction.

Reprinted with permission from Bella Nonnon. Original source: The location of Fireflies is not kept privately! A special search has been conducted to recommend the top 6 "firefly viewing spots" in Taiwan. Instead of taking beautiful photos for the Internet, netizens use dolls to enter the country to have fun