Firefly Season Has Arrived! Recommended 5 Firefly-Watching Trails in Taipei City
Last updated 2026-11-08 — The environment around hiking trails in Taipei City has gradually improved over the years, leading to a steady increase in the firefly population. The best time to view fireflies is roughly from late April to late May, between 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM. The Department of Urban Development of the Taipei City Government’s Public Works Bureau...
By / MOOK Travel Life Editorial Team
The environment around hiking trails in Taipei City has gradually improved over the years, leading to a steady increase in the firefly population. The best time to view fireflies is roughly from late April to late May, between 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM. The Department of Urban Development's Geotechnical Engineering Office of the Taipei City Government recommends five scenic and peaceful firefly-watching trails. As the spring breeze gently brushes through the forests of Taipei, fireflies twinkle like stars, dancing through the woods and painting with their lives — using life itself as color to create a breathtaking masterpiece. We welcome the public to stroll along these mountain trails, gaze at the flickering lights of fireflies, feel the vibrancy of life, and ignite the spark of hope within.
During the day, the Shuiche Liao Trail in Beitou District offers views of sea anemone flower seas, while at night you can immerse yourself in twinkling firefly lights. (Image source / Taipei City Government Public Works Bureau Geotechnical Engineering Office)
Huang Liyuan, head of the Geotechnical Engineering Office, said that the “Cui Shan Trail” in Shilin District was originally an abandoned police shooting range, featuring rich and diverse natural landscapes. Thanks to vegetation restoration efforts by the office, the trail is now home to “Luciola kagiana” fireflies that flutter and play joyfully. Meanwhile, the “Dagou Stream Riverside Trail” in Neihu District benefits from the clean water quality of the nearby Dagou Stream, making it suitable for firefly habitat and reproduction. Along the stream, you can admire fluttering butterflies during the day and observe firefly activity at night.
The Guihua Suspension Bridge Trail is a great spot in Taipei City for firefly watching. (Image source / Taipei City Government Public Works Bureau Geotechnical Engineering Office)
Xia Xiantong, head of the Roads and Trails Section at the Geotechnical Engineering Office, said that the “Shuiche Liao Trail” in Beitou District is gentle and comfortable, and extends deep into the sea anemone fields. During the day, visitors can easily enjoy the embrace of pure white sea anemone seas, and at night, they can stroll among starlight and fireflies, watching them flit back and forth through the flowers. The flickering lights shine on the sea anemones, which respond with their pristine white smiles, revealing a rarely seen sight.
The Cui Shan Trail in Shilin District is home to the “Luciola kagiana” firefly. (Image source / Taipei City Government Public Works Bureau Geotechnical Engineering Office)
Wang Shanjuan from the registered nonprofit Chinese Nature Trail Association said that the “Tiger Mountain Nature Trail” in Xinyi District, located near Tiger Mountain Stream, features clear and pristine waters due to ecological engineering by the department, resulting in rich biodiversity. Fireflies are often seen dancing along the slopes beside the trail. In addition, the “Guihua Suspension Bridge Trail” in Nangang District, with its rich ecology and limited public access, also offers sightings of fireflies flying about during early summer nights.
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