Breathtaking million-dollar night views guaranteed！ A new camping and cabin stay destination in Hsinchu — Starry Moon Hengshan

Text & Photos /San Xiao Er Niao

During this year’s three-day 228 holiday, I signed up early with classmates for this trip hosted by Jason’s group. When all my southern classmates were rushing to Hsinchu, how could I say no? (lol) Located not far from Zhudong’s city center, "Starry Moon Hengshan" is one of the few low-altitude campsites near an interchange and urban area that offers absolutely stunning night views!!! According to the owner, the night view we enjoy here is actually the same as the one at "Han Guan Camping Area" ! After comparing the two, I found one is at a higher altitude with a more beautiful angle, while the other is at a lower altitude and angled slightly to the left. And because they're not far apart, the night scenes seem to flow into each other :)

Starry Moon Hengshan is a brand-new campsite that opened last September. It’s a hybrid site offering both camping and cabin accommodations. The campsite is divided into four zones — A, B, C, and D — all featuring gravel pads. Zone B is particularly unique, with camping spots situated beneath cabins, essentially creating indoor sheltered tent areas. However, the depth is limited, so you only need to bring your own tent and camping chairs. Each campsite also comes with a hook for hanging a swing, making it fun for kids. In terms of facilities, the site is top-notch, especially the shoe-free toilets and showers — even on rainy days, you won’t track dirt into them. One thing to note though: campsites in Zones A, C, and D are closely packed together, with tents in Zone C so close that they’re almost touching. Plus, Zone C has limited space, only suitable for tents. This is a more developed, man-made campsite, but it shines with its million-dollar night view highlight!

Honestly, from the moment we joined the group chat until just before departure, there were quite a few negative reviews about this campsite. But how could I back out after promising my friends? And if you end up with any “unique” camping experiences, it’s usually not the campsite’s fault but the people involved. With the right people, everything else is manageable. This trip had Jason’s group — achievers in every sense — and my best buddies!! (Yeah, except for the one who almost backed out at the last minute!) So, I decided to be the guinea pig and report live for everyone’s benefit!!!

There aren’t many signs along the way, and they’re not very obvious, but following GPS is straightforward. Just be cautious on the final stretch — the slope is quite steep, so drive carefully.

Drive straight to the end of the road, and you’ll find Starry Moon Hengshan Up!

When we arrived on Saturday afternoon, the air was thick with moisture and fog, and it was actually quite cold!

Thanks to Jason’s group, we managed to book the campsites with the best views — A1 to A4. But now A1 is right under the wooden cabin dining viewing platform, essentially becoming indoor space (that’s where the Taiwan black bear air tent was pitched). Knowing it was a gravel site, I didn’t bring my TP-670 this time; I only brought the Green Life standard tent and the Jialong butterfly canopy. Big mistake!! Because it’s on a slope, the wind was really strong, and the first two days were overcast and pretty chilly. Thankfully, my classmate’s little dome tent took us in!

Shooting from the wooden cabin dining viewing platform downwards, the wind was insanely strong at night — if you’re setting up a canopy, be extra careful with the setup!!! Let’s just say I’m lucky my family has a canopy pro. I woke up in the tent blown by the wind, but the canopy stayed perfectly still. Seriously impressive!!!

These are VIP sites not connected to neighboring ones. Each can accommodate a 6M x 6M setup and is priced higher.

There’s also a small fish pond nearby and a large stone table designed in a Taiwanese style.

It’s worth mentioning that the gravel at their gravel campsites is specially selected. The stones at the tent pads are very fine, so there's no worry about your tent getting scratched. To the right of the rope is the campsite area, and to the left is the activity space — the difference between the two is quite noticeable!

Shooting from behind our tent towards the entrance, you can see the entire campsite surrounded by elevated wooden cabins.

The second floor houses the cabins, while the first floor contains Zone B campsite spots — each just big enough for one tent. Though Zone B isn’t spacious, it functions like an indoor campsite during rainy days.

Aside from the seven cabins on the second floor, there are also four colorful pipe cabins, bringing the total number of accommodations to 11.

These are interior photos of the cabins and pipe houses. The standard rooms come with air conditioning and TVs. Other bedding like pillows and quilts need to be brought by guests. The cabins are more spacious at 300*300cm and can sleep up to four people. The pipe houses are 180*180cm, ideal for two adults and one child.

For guests staying overnight, there’s a separate dining and activity area with a viewing platform, complete with tables, chairs, sinks, and transparent windbreaks.

Additionally, at the camp headquarters, there’s a fridge and vending machines.

Going up the stairs next to the camp headquarters leads to the shared toilet and shower facilities for overnight guests and campers in Zones A and B.

Since you have to remove your shoes before entering, the facilities are kept very clean and fresh.

Baby bathtubs are also provided, so it’s convenient for families with young children — just bring your little one along for a cozy stay or camping trip Up!! However, this area doesn’t have urinals. Those accustomed to using them will need to go down to the shared toilets in Zones C and D. Also, the four bathrooms here share two water heaters. If possible, try to avoid peak shower hours. Hot water is available from 15:00 to 23:00.

I took this photo from the pipe cabin dining viewing platform looking down at the slope in Zone CD. There’s a sandbox here (though next to it is a garbage and recycling collection point @@), as well as the shared toilets and showers for Zones C and D.

The shared toilets and showers for Zones C and D include two squat toilets, one urinal, and two shower stalls.

Next to the toilets and showers, the Zone D campsites are larger and can fit a living area plus a tent.

But going further in, Zone C only allows for standard tents!! You can definitely set up a living room plus tent if you want, but if you need to go to the bathroom or shower, you’ll have to walk straight through someone else’s “living room” XDDD. As shown in the photo, these tents belong to the same group, each pitching a standard tent, then gathering together to share a common living tent. You’ll need to think carefully when booking your spot!

I took this shot from above, and from different angles, you can get a sense of the condition of the campsites.

But I must say, the VIEW here is truly amazing!!! Though there’s no sea of clouds, the wide-open vistas and clear views of cars and trains down in the valley are spectacular. The night views are definitely something to look forward to!!!

The campsite has plenty of sinks and power outlets, and some of the sinks even have patterns that resemble LV designs XD

We didn’t go anywhere during these three days and two nights—we just played at the campsite and chatted leisurely.

There was also a mother hen with her little chicks strolling around the campsite looking for food (so cute!)

As the day gradually darkened, the night view was about to begin!!!

With the passage of time and the changing light, the million-dollar night view unfolded effortlessly before our eyes—it was absolutely stunning!!!

The weather was great on Monday morning, perfect for drying out the tent XD

I also loved the silhouette of the two Jason brothers—I think this is the biggest motivation for parents to keep camping.

Post-Camping Summary
1: The campsite is a composite facility that combines camping with cabins.
2: The campsite is divided into four zones—A, B, C, and D—all with gravel pitches. Each pitch measures 600*430cm, except for the VIP area, which measures 600*600cm.
3: There are 11 accommodation options in total: 7 cabins and 4 colorful pipe houses. All come with air conditioning and a TV, but guests need to bring their own pillows, quilts, and other bedding.
4: The cabins are more spacious, measuring 300*300cm and can accommodate up to 4 people; the pipe houses measure 180*180cm and are recommended for 2 adults and 1 child.
5: A separate dining and viewing platform is designated for guests, equipped with tables, chairs, and sinks.
6: The pitches in Zone B are located under the cabins, essentially indoor sheltered spots. However, they are not very deep, so it's only advisable to bring a tent and table/chairs.
7: The pitches in Zone C are also not very deep, so it’s recommended to share a living tent if you have multiple tents.
8: The bathrooms and showers shared by guests and campers in Zones A and B require shoes to be removed before entry. They are kept very clean and tidy.
9: Located on a hillside, the wind is quite strong, so it's not recommended to bring a tarp.
10: The camp office provides a refrigerator and vending machines.

The camping records on this blog are not invitations nor do they involve any compensation. They are simply a personal record of our camping life.
Additionally, understanding the desire to learn more about a campsite before booking, I’m sharing the information openly without holding anything back.
However, experiences may vary depending on site adjustments, the management and attitude of the camp operators, and the behavior of fellow campers.
Let’s all enjoy nature together with an open and relaxed mindset.

Star Moon Over the Mountain
Camping Dates: February 27 (Sat) – February 29 (Mon), 2016 <8Y9M+5Y6M>
Cost: $1,000 per night
GPS: 24.700111 121.125944
Phone: 0975-030672
Website:WEB site、FB fan page.
Elevation: 459 meters.
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