Tan Nan Firefly Ecological Area Introduction
The highlight of tourism here is the "Firefly Season" in April and May each year. Due to the nearby unpolluted streams and the limited area for cultivation without pesticide use, the ecological environment is excellent. During the firefly season, groups of fireflies can be seen dancing along both sides of Route 63, with the most common species being the black-winged firefly. The area around Tanan Catholic Church is also a great spot for firefly viewing. Tanan, Dili, and Shuanglong are located on flat terraces and benches in the river valley, surrounded by steep mountains ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 meters high. As there is limited arable land, the traditional Bunun people primarily rely on gathering, hunting, and dry farming. The agricultural products here mainly consist of high mountain vegetables, with dragon beard vegetables being a staple in almost every meal. The organic vegetables, free from pesticides, allow for the sweetest flavors of the ingredients. Staying at a guesthouse or mountain lodge enables visitors to enjoy authentic local cuisine, such as roasted pig, stone-grilled mountain pork, free-range chicken, tree bean soup, steamed creek fish with mountain pepper, and segment wood mushrooms, etc. After a hearty meal, visitors can also engage in DIY activities like pounding millet rice cakes and tasting millet wine, experiencing the culinary lifestyle of the Bunun people.