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The Sun Moon Lake Cycling Adventure and Firefly-Watching Season Kicks Off

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Last updated 2026-09-26 — The seventh annual Sun Moon Lake cycling event will take place on April 17. To promote "Travel in Taiwan. Touch Your Heart 100" and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Republic of China, this edition is themed "Vitality 100: Sun Moon Lake Merida Cycling Good Ride & Star...

The seventh annual Sun Moon Lake cycling event will be held on April 17. To promote "Travel in Taiwan. Touch Your Heart 100" and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Republic of China, this year’s event is called "Vitality 100: Sun Moon Lake Merida Cycling Good Ride & Starlight Firefly Season." Registration is divided into two phases. The first phase, the cycling activity, has already started accepting sign-ups, with a deadline of March 20. The second phase, a guided firefly-watching tour in Sun Moon Lake led by professional guides, is open for reservation from April 1 to May 8.

The annual cycling adventure attracts many cycling enthusiasts. (Photo provided by Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area Administration)
In addition to the traditional family-friendly cycling route along the shores of Sun Moon Lake, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Republic of China, a special self-challenge route of approximately 100 kilometers has been planned for the first time. The start and finish point is Zhongshan Sports Park in Caotun, taking riders along Provincial Highway 14 (Zhongtan Highway), turning onto Provincial Highway 21 at Puli's Ailan Bridge toward Sun Moon Lake. Riders will then use the newly completed Xiangshan Administrative & Visitor Center as the turnaround point before returning the same way back to Zhongshan Sports Park in Caotun, making a round trip of about 100 kilometers. Participants who register for this 100K challenge route will be offered chip-timed services, and those who complete the ride will receive a certificate and commemorative gift. For more registration details, visit the websites of Merida and the Sun Moon Lake Administration.

Fireflies fill the night sky in flight. (Photo provided by Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area Administration)

From mid-April to mid-May is the best time to view fireflies in Sun Moon Lake. The organizers will invite professional ecological guides to lead visitors into the glowing wonderland. Reservations are accepted from April 1 to May 8—please sign up via the Sun Moon Lake Administration website. The administration noted that to avoid overburdening the fireflies’ habitat due to excessive visitors, the exact viewing spots in Sun Moon Lake will not be disclosed in advance this year. A limited number of visitors will still be allowed, with a maximum of 50 spots available per day.



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  • Merida Bicycle Website: http://www.merida.com.tw

    Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area Administration Website: http://www.sunmoonlake.gov.tw
     



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