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Ecological tour

Fireflies and Cattle Egrets – Hidden in the Valley, Full of Life

Attraction Facilities – Bronze Plaque – Yang Renjiao – Green wizards dancing in the sky outside the Forest Railway tunnel

Summer night – twinkling fireflies

Each year from late spring to early summer, thousands of fireflies gather at Alishan. The population accounts for about two-thirds of Taiwan’s fireflies from low to medium high altitude areas, and up to 42 species. No wonder this area is known as the best place to view fireflies. Many communities hold nighttime guided tours and other related tours during firefly high seasons, and show visitors the enjoyment of a sparkling romantic atmosphere.

Flashlights need to be covered with red cellophane to avoid disturbing fireflies.

Noise is forbidden while viewing fireflies.

Catching fireflies is forbidden in any way.

No flash is allowed during picture taking.

Please take your trash with you when you leave.

Firefly Viewing Route
  • Ruili Community

    Route 1 - County Road 166 73.8KM (Kezilin)

    Route 2 - County Road 166 76.8KM (Ruoh Lan Natural Village firefly viewing area)

    Route 3 - County Road 166 73.8KM (Butterfly Ginger Trail)

    Route 4 - County Road 166 79KM (Xintou Parking Lot)

    Firefly Viewing Time: April - June

    May contact B&Bs in the Ruili Community
  • Ruifeng Community

    Route 1 - County Road A 36.5KM (Zhukengxi Trail)

    Route 2 - County Road A 37KM (Nantian Juping)

    Firefly Viewing Time: April - June

    May contact B&Bs in the Ruifeng Community
  • Renshou Community

    Route 1 - Yuantan Eco Park

    Firefly Viewing Time: April - May

    May contact Yuantan Visitor Center

    Route 2 - County Road 166 71KM (Shuisheliao Station)

    Firefly Viewing Time: April - June

    May contact B&Bs in the Renshou Community
  • Gongxing Community ➜ Tufeishan Eco Park

    Firefly Viewing Time: April

  • Lijia Community ➜ Maple viewing, Fengliu Cave Trail

    Firefly Viewing Time: April

  • Guanghua Community ➜ Firefly Trail

    Firefly Viewing Time: April - June
    May contact Guanghua Community Development Association

  • Chashan Community ➜ Tunabana Trail

    Firefly Viewing Time: April - June
    May contact Chashan Community Development Association

A flock of herons flying overhead (provided by the Chinese Wild Bird Federation)

Early Autumn – Cattle Egrets Spread Their Wings

As early autumn fades into mid autumn, thousands of Cattle egrets migrate south, and pass by Daxing Village of Meishan Township in Chiayi County. Flocks of them fly along the river valley of Qingshuixi, circling upward with the airflow, and fly over mountains toward the south. This unique, special ecological scene in Taiwan create a wonderful picture as hundreds of Cattle egrets hover in the air to transform into a variety of lineups. As if silver dragons are flying in the valley, these creatures always make onlookers exclaim incredulously!

Viewing Time:Early September to Mid October, 4:00pm – 6:00pm is the peak)

Viewing Location:Taixing Community

Picture taking that violates ecological protection is prohibited.

Please keep a distance from Cattle Egrets.

Cattle Egret
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