Find yourself in the stars!

▲ Summer stargazing paired with a road trip is both romantic and thrilling. (Photo by reporter Hsu Wen-bin)

By Lee Tzu-yi / Staff Reporter

Summer vacation is almost here and you’re itching to travel. Living on this beautiful island, have you ever taken a moment to truly appreciate its plants and trees? Why not take this time for a road trip around the island, finding yourself through connecting with the land? Summer is perfect for stargazing — why not go on a “Stargazing Road Trip”? The Facebook fan page “Taiwan, Hello!” has created a stargazing road trip map, listing well-known stargazing spots across Taiwan. Friends who love stargazing and traveling should seize this summer to embark on an exciting island-wide star-chasing adventure.Taiwan, Hello!has created a stargazing road trip map, listing well-known stargazing spots across Taiwan. Friends who love stargazing and traveling should seize this summer to embark on an exciting island-wide star-chasing adventure.

Good visibility, minimal light pollution, and clear weather are all key factors in whether you can see the stars. Also, because most stargazing spots are off the beaten path and away from urban areas, transportation and safety are important considerations that need advance planning. While enjoying the stars, be sure to stay safe.

▲ Stargazing Road Trip Map. (Photo/Taiwan, Hello!fan page authorized for use)

Famous stargazing spots from north to south

Wufen Mountain Battery
Beitou Luofu Bridge
Wufeng Bulan Tribe
Mingde Reservoir
Fushoushan Tianchi Daguan Pavilion
Hehuan Mountain Cuifeng
Songbai Ridge Tianxuan Fort
Gukeng Huashan
Tataka
Luermen River Mouth
Tianliao Moon World
Dahan Forest Road
Taitung Coast Jialulan
Hualien Guangfu Danong Daifu Forest
Nanao River Mysterious Beach