Tan-Nan Firefly Ecological Area Introduction
The highlight of this area is the "firefly season" in April and May. Due to the nearby unpolluted streams, as well as the small plantation area and the absence of pesticide use in farming, the ecological environment is excellent. During the firefly season, you can see groups of glowing fireflies dancing along both sides of Route 63, with black-winged fireflies being the most common. The area around Tainan Catholic Church is also an excellent spot for firefly watching. Tainan, Jili, and Shuanglong are situated on flat terraces and benches in the river valley, surrounded by steep mountains ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 meters. As a result, there is little arable land, and the traditional Bunun people mainly rely on gathering, hunting, and dry farming. The agricultural products here are primarily highland vegetables, with dragon beard vegetables being a staple in almost every meal; organic vegetables without pesticides allow the sweetness of the ingredients to shine through. By staying at a homestay or mountain lodge, you can enjoy authentic local flavor dishes, such as roasted pig, stone slab mountain pork, free-range chicken, tree bean soup, steamed stream fish with mountain pepper, and log-cultivated mushrooms. After a satisfying meal, you can also engage in DIY activities like pounding millet rice cakes and sipping millet wine, experiencing the culinary life of the Bunun people.
