Ecological tour
Fireflies and Cattle Egrets – Hidden in the Valley, Full of Life
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 CommunityRuifeng 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 CommunityRenshou Community
Route 1 - Yuantan Eco Park
Firefly Viewing Time: April - May
※ May contact Yuantan Visitor CenterRoute 2 - County Road 166 71KM (Shuisheliao Station)
Firefly Viewing Time: April - June
※ May contact B&Bs in the Renshou CommunityGongxing 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 AssociationChashan Community ➜ Tunabana Trail
Firefly Viewing Time: April - June
※ May contact Chashan Community Development Association
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.
