Tan-Nan Firefly Ecological Zone Introduction
The highlight of this area is the "firefly season" which takes place every April and May. Due to the nearby unpolluted streams, combined with the small area of cultivation and the absence of pesticide use, the ecological environment is excellent. During the firefly season, you can see groups of glowing fireflies dancing along both sides of Route 63, with the black-winged firefly being the most common species. The vicinity of Tannan Church is also a great spot for firefly viewing. Tannan, Dili, and Shuanglong are located on relatively flat plateaus and terraces in the river valley, surrounded by steep mountains ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 meters high. As a result, there is limited arable land, and the traditional Bunun people mainly rely on gathering, hunting, and dry farming. The local agricultural products are mainly high-mountain vegetables, with dragon beard vegetables being almost a staple in every meal. The organic vegetables, grown without pesticides, allow the natural sweetness of the ingredients to stand out. By staying at a guesthouse or mountain lodge, you can enjoy authentic local cuisine, including roasted pig, stone slab mountain pork, free-range chicken, tree bean soup, mountain pepper steamed creek fish, and mushroom from logs. After a satisfying meal, you can also take part in DIY activities like pounding millet mochi and sipping millet wine, allowing you to experience the dietary lifestyle of the Bunun people.
