Tanan Firefly Ecological Zone Introduction
The highlight of tourism here is the "firefly season" in April and May each year. Due to the nearby unpolluted streams, combined with the small cultivation area and the absence of pesticide use, the ecological environment is excellent. During the firefly season, groups of glowing fireflies can be seen along both sides of Route 63, with the black-winged firefly being the most common. The area around Tañan Catholic Church is also a great spot for firefly watching. Tañan, Dili, and Shuanglong are located on the relatively flat terraces and platforms of the river valley, surrounded by steep mountains ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 meters high. As a result, there is little farmland; the traditional Bunun people primarily rely on foraging, hunting, and dry farming. The agricultural products here mainly consist of alpine vegetables, with dragon beard vegetables being a staple at almost every meal. The organic vegetables, free of pesticides, allow the natural sweetness of the ingredients to shine through. By staying at a homestay or mountain lodge, visitors can enjoy authentic local dishes such as roasted pig, stone slab mountain pig meat, free-range chicken, tree bean soup, mountain pepper steamed stream fish, and log-grown mushrooms... After a hearty meal, guests can engage in DIY activities like pounding millet rice cakes and sipping millet wine, experiencing the dietary life of the Bunun people.
