Firefly Appreciation in Nakashi

[Reporter Zhang Xuanzhe/Taichung Report] Spring is the time for fireflies to light up. Firefly viewing activities in the Baxian Mountain Forest Recreation Area, Dongshi Forest Farm and Dakeng Mountain in the mountainous area of ​​Taichung City have started one after another, attracting parents and children to visit.

In particular, during the Qingming Festival, there are tourists who appreciate flowers and fireflies in the mountainous areas of Taichung City, announcing the start of the firefly season. It is expected to reach its peak in mid-to-late April, ten days later than last year.

However, the rainfall in Taichung City is not good this year, and the number of fireflies may not be as many as last year.

The number of water-scarce fireflies may not be as good as last year

There are many secret firefly viewing spots in Heping, Dongshi, and Dakeng Mountains in Taichung City. Last year, due to the epidemic, firefly viewing activities were less popular. After the epidemic was unblocked this year, many parents went to the TV station Zhongshi Government Tourism Bureau to inquire about the free viewing of Dakeng. Firefly event date.

The Tourism Bureau pointed out that due to the limited epidemic last year, some people did not show up after signing up. This year, there are many inquiries and calls. The Tai Hang Butterfly Firefly Carnival will start on April 15th. This year’s free firefly viewing activities have rich content Professional guides and explanations, observation of unique biological larvae, and night ecological lectures lead the public to visit the firefly viewing trail on the spot. People who like ecological observation can seize the opportunity to watch fireflies.

Baxian Mountain Forest Tour Area debuted on the 22nd with many varieties

Baxian Mountain Forest Recreation Area is rich in firefly resources, and the common ones are black-winged fireflies, Daduan black-winged fireflies, and sod's vein-winged fireflies.

Dongshi Forestry Management Office pointed out that the firefly appreciation event was suspended last year due to the epidemic. This year, the "Children's Firefly Season" event organized by the Baxianshan Nature Education Center will start on April 22, and open for registration from now on.

The activity started at 2:30 in the afternoon. Through interesting and fun levels, the public was introduced to the common fireflies in Baxian Mountain, and observed the scene of fireflies flying at night.

In addition, people staying at Baxian Mountain Taichung Business Hotel can enjoy fireflies in the park at night.

Dongshi Forest Farm estimates that the number will reach its peak in 15 days

Dongshi Forest Farm pointed out that the firefly season will start from now until April 30th. It is estimated that the number of firefly viewing tourists will increase this year after the lockdown is lifted. However, this year's rain is relatively small, and the number of fireflies is estimated to reach its peak after 15 days.

Fushou Mountain only has "Snow Firefly" in autumn and winter, no activities in April

Recently, many tourists have asked about the itinerary of firefly viewing at the high-altitude Fushoushan Farm. Fushoushan fireflies are fireflies that enter the breeding season in autumn and winter, so they are called "snow fireflies". There are no fireflies in April, let alone firefly viewing activities.

Baxian Mountain Forest Recreation Area is a secret place for viewing fireflies in Taichung.

(Photo by reporter Zhang Xuanzhe)