It's the perfect time to witness fireflies dancing in the glow along the Guihua Riverside Trail in Old Zhuang, Nangang.
Last updated 2026-09-24 — A large number of fireflies have appeared in Old Zhuang, Nangang District, Taipei City, lighting up the night with their sparkling glow and tracing magical paths through the darkness. Zhang Ruifang, the head of Old Zhuang in Nangang District, said that fireflies not only capture people’s attention at night but also...
By / MOOK Travel Life Network Editorial Team
A large number of fireflies have appeared in Old Zhuang, Nangang District, Taipei City, lighting up the night with their sparkling glow and tracing magical paths through the darkness. Zhang Ruifang, the head of Old Zhuang in Nangang District, said that fireflies not only capture people’s attention at night but also, because they feed on aquatic snails and slugs, they greatly benefit the entire ecosystem. Moreover, since fireflies have high environmental requirements for survival, they serve as excellent indicators of ecological health. To welcome the warm and grateful spirit of May, Old Zhuang will host a series of events including a firefly-themed ecological exhibition and a community fair. On May 3rd, a fair and guided tour of the firefly exhibition will be held at Old Zhuang Elementary School.
The beautiful sight of fireflies in Old Zhuang, Nangang, Taipei City. (Photo source / Taipei City Government Public Works Bureau Earth Engineering Office, provided by Old Zhuang Head Zhang Ruifang)
Huang Liyuan, head of the Earth Engineering Office, said that the areas around Old Zhuang in Nangang District, such as the “Guihua Riverside Trail,” “Guihua Suspension Bridge Trail,” and “Demonstration Tea Factory Mountain-Loop Trail,” feature rich ecosystems and see fewer outside visitors. Every early summer night, a large number of fireflies can be seen flying across the sky, creating a spectacular and magical scene. Additionally, remember to dress warmly due to the strong mountain winds at night, walk slowly and carefully, and always maintain the cleanliness of the trails and the order of firefly viewing. Using flash photography or making loud noises may scare the fireflies away.
Now is the best time to encounter fireflies in the woods. (Photo source / Taipei City Government Public Works Bureau Earth Engineering Office, provided by Old Zhuang Head Zhang Ruifang)
If you plan to visit Old Zhuang in Nangang for a firefly-watching trip, take the MRT to Kunyang Station, transfer to Bus Route Xiaowu 5, get off at the Tea Manufacturing Demonstration Factory, and then walk to Guihua Pavilion to reach the trailhead. For a detailed trail map, you can pick up a free copy of the “Hiking Trail Map” provided by the Earth Engineering Office, or download it from the Hiking Trails section on the Earth Engineering Office website.
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