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Firefly Viewing and Plum Blossom Enjoyment in Nansi, Tainan – A Rural Delight

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Last updated 2026-09-24 — As spring transitions into summer, the beautiful fireflies flicker and dance in the mountains of Nansi Meiling. The much-anticipated 2016 Tainan Nansi Meiling Firefly Viewing Season kicks off from April 23 (Sat) to May 8 (Sun), with the venue located at Wulong Temple in Meiling...

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

As spring transitions into summer, the beautiful fireflies flicker and dance in the mountains of Nansi Meiling. The much-anticipated 2016 Tainan Nansi Meiling Firefly Viewing Season kicks off from April 23 (Sat) to May 8 (Sun), with the venue located at Wulong Temple in Meiling and the Wulong Trail officially opening.

 

 

The Wulong Firefly Viewing Trail in Meiling offers a breathtaking view of glowing fireflies every summer. (Image source / Tainan Tourism Bureau)

The “Shared Firefly Joy, Filled with Happiness” 2016 Tainan Nansi Meiling Firefly Viewing Season will hold a grand opening ceremony at 4 PM on April 23 (Sat) at the main venue of Wulong Temple. The opening day will feature a variety of rich activities including “Plum Product DIY” and “Happy Local Agricultural Tasting Event”... Holiday-themed events during the firefly season such as “Firefly Sparkles • Fun Firefly Viewing,” “Farmers’ Market,” and “Experience Farm Life at the Countryside” will also commence on the opening day.

 

Nansi Meiling boasts beautiful scenery where you can enjoy the trails by day and witness the enchanting sight of countless fireflies lighting up the night sky. In recent years, with guidance and support from the municipal government and related agencies, rural experience activities in Meiling have matured and become quite appealing. The well-reputed local countryside experiences are also worth trying. Coupled with popular nearby attractions in Guidan, Yujing, and Nansi, there are multiple cultural and nature-based travel routes to explore. You can pick plums to make your own plum jam or plum wine, try huo tu kiln cooking, stroll through the plum blossom forest trails, savor a plum-themed meal, and then relax in the hot springs of Guidan or Guanziping. Culture enthusiasts can also visit sites such as the Jiang Family Ancestral House, Xuankong Temple, and Yongxing Suspension Bridge. Don’t miss out on the unforgettable firefly spectacle during this summer firefly viewing season.

Meiling offers not only plum blossoms to admire but also abundant ecological tourism resources. (Image source / Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan)

【Info】

2016 Tainan Nansi Meiling Firefly Viewing Season Event Introduction
★【Firefly Season Opening Day Events】Date: April 23
 
 
● Happiness-Filled Firefly Opening Ceremony
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Wulong Temple Main Venue
 
 
● Plum Product DIY (Reservation required, limited to 150 participants)
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Check-in Location: Wulong Temple Plaza Service Desk
Fee: NT$150 per person
 
 
● Happy Local Agricultural Tasting Event
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Wulong Temple Main Venue
Content: Plum Ice Cream & Plum Tea Tasting (Queue on-site with vouchers, limited to 500 portions, while supplies last!)
While supplies last!)
★【Holiday-Themed Events】Dates: April 23, 24, 30; May 1, 7, 8

● Firefly Sparkles • Fun Firefly Viewing

Mountain Entry Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Activity Content: Pre-hiking education on firefly viewing, guided tours by instructors at designated firefly viewing spots
Itinerary Planning:
Uphill: Wulong Trail → Chushui Zi (First Firefly Viewing Area) → Tea Garden (Second Firefly Viewing Area)
Downhill: Tea Garden (Second Firefly Viewing Area) → Chushui Zi (First Firefly Viewing Area) → Wulong Trail → Firefly Season Main Venue
 
 
● Farmers' Market
Time: Starts at 3:00 PM
Location: Main venue at Wulong Hall
Content: Farmers from Nanxi Meiling set up stalls to promote local agricultural specialties
 
 
● Fun with Farmers – Farming Experience (Reservation required)
Activity Locations:
Hongyuan --- Plum Farming Experience + Farm Exploration + Q "Earthen Oven"
Meiling Fulaimeiyuan --- Plum Farming Experience + Visit to Old Plum Garden + Plum Chicken Flavor Meal
Wulong Hall Agricultural Specialties --- Plum Farming Experience + Orchard Exploration + Farmhouse Meal
Junmin’s Home --- Plum Farming Experience + Farmyard Adventure + Farmhouse Meal Tasting
Quota: Limited to 40 people per activity per week
Fee: NT$500 per person, NT$150 for children under 3 years old (includes insurance)
*Farming experience activities are organized in collaboration with the Tainan Nanxi Leisure Agriculture Promotion Association
 
 
Transportation: By car
1. Take National Freeway No. 1 to the Madou Interchange, then connect to Provincial Highway 171, turn onto Provincial Highway 1 southbound. After crossing Dutou Bridge, connect to Freeway No. 84 southbound to Yujing. Turn left onto Provincial Highway 3 to Nanxi, then continue straight on County Road 188 to reach the Meiling Leisure Agriculture Area.
2. Take National Freeway No. 3 to the Guantian Interchange, then connect to Freeway No. 84 to Yujing. Turn left onto Provincial Highway 3 to Nanxi, then continue straight on County Road 188 to reach the Meiling Leisure Agriculture Area.
 

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