About Dark Sky Park
Speaking of stargazing in Nantou, “Hehuanshan Dark Sky Park” is definitely a popular spot that everyone is familiar with. It was only in 2019 that it was certified by the International Dark Sky Association (IDA) as the first starry sky venue in Taiwan and the third starry sky venue in Asia! From June to November, in the Wuling area of Hehuan Mountain above 3000 meters above sea level, you can enjoy the infinite and light-free summer Milky Way. At the same time, you can also enjoy the photo of the alpine rhododendron and the brilliant starry sky.
Nearby Attractions
Yuang-feng Stargazing Platform (Dark Sky Park)
Dark Sky Park is the first stargazing park in Taiwan to be certified by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). The park not only has a wall of planetary imagery, but also a specially designed " Yuang-feng Stargazing Platform" for stargazers, allowing visitors to enjoy a fantastical and romantic experience in a space free of light hazards.
Cingjing High-altitude Observation Trail
The clean high-altitude trail is located in the high mountains at an altitude of 1700-2000 meters. The trail adopts a friendly environment and a hidden elevated design, so you can stay away from the driveway to enjoy the more open mountain scenery. The 1.6-kilometer high-altitude trail allows passengers to enjoy the Qingjing along the way. The farm stretches tens of hectares of grassland, and the central mountain peaks that form a high wall. There are also multiple landscape platforms in the trail for tourists to stop and admire.
Cingjing Guanxingyuan Scenic Resort
This villa is located on a high ground of 2016 meters above sea level and is currently one of the highest villas in Qingjing. Come here to enjoy the endless, unobstructed vision. With an average temperature of 16 degrees throughout the year, it has become a summer resort!
Travel Guide
Q&A
In a dark place, our pupils dilate. A person feels discomfort and loses his night vision if a strong light shines into his eyes suddenly. Photos of dimmer celestial bodies can only be taken with extended exposure. Not only flashlight will not help, it becomes a nuisance.
Red light is less irritating to the eyes. Our pupils remain dilated whenexposed in red light. It helps to preserve our night vision. Therefore,please use a red torch during stargazing. A red torch can be preparedsimply and effectively by wrapping a sheet of red cellophane, cloth oreven a plastic bag over an ordinary torch.
It is usually dark around the stargazing site. One should be careful in their movements to avoid tripping over telescopes or camera tripods. On the other hand, the photographers should look after their instruments carefully, or consider adding reflective or illuminating marks on the stand to prevent others from accidentally moving it.
- Plans for future activities:
Dark-Sky Workshop,Star Party & Stargazing Guided Tours at Songxue Lodge - Plans for future training course:
Courses of Improvement on the Use of Light Fixtures, Courses for Local Elementary Schools & Events held by Astronomical Association.