Kenting Sheding Park boasts rich biodiversity, with lively summer nights

▲ Black-spined toad

Photo and text bysya

When it comes to the night guided tours at Sheding Park, the main draw in summer is the chance to see the rare “bioluminescent mushrooms” found nowhere else in Taiwan. As Sheding Park is an ecological reserve, prior application is required. Visitors planning to join are reminded to download the registration form from the official website in advance and submit it. The day-and-night guided tour programs of Kenting’s Sheding Tribe are guided by the principle of “Sheding values traditional culture and revives tribal heritage.”

Thanks to the joint efforts of local residents—including the construction of trails, training, and arrangement of guides—the area has successfully transformed from a natural ecological display into an ecotourism destination. A total of five guided tour options, including both day and night experiences, have been launched, allowing visitors to choose according to their preferences. This enriches Kenting’s tourism offerings beyond just bustling seaside activities or thrilling land adventures, now complemented by the lush forest ecology.

The large butterfly spotted by the roadside, with a wingspan larger than a palm, is a species the guide hadn’t seen in this area before, so its exact name is still unclear. Consider it an extra bonus for our evening adventure.


The “rice frog,” with skin that feels relatively moist and glossy


The seemingly ordinary snail on the tree actually belongs to a less common species—the Bandana Screw Snail. The guide explained that most snails in Taiwan are right-handed (clockwise-coiled), while left-handed (counterclockwise-coiled) snails like this one are relatively rare in Taiwan in both species variety and distribution.


The fuzzy black widow

The camel cricket, which moves primarily by jumping rather than crawling


※ This article is provided by “Sya (Xiyah)'s Travel Blog.”