Tea Town Transforms into a Fluorescent Paradise: '2026 Pinglin Firefly Season' Shines Brightly on the 17th

Pinglin District in New Taipei City, renowned for its rich natural environment, is set to illuminate the night with its annual ecological celebration, the '2026 Pinglin Firefly Season.' Kicking off on April 17th and spanning two consecutive weekends, this event promises an enchanting experience under the theme 'Firefly Paradise,' blending ecological sustainability with a variety of engaging activities for visitors.

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This year's theme is 'Firefly Paradise,' combining sustainable ecology and diverse experiences, inviting the public to walk into the mountain city and feel the limited natural charm of the spring night.

District Chief Zhang Xiuling emphasized that the event's core focus is on 'sustainable ecology and diverse experiences.' Beyond professional guided tours to witness the magical glow of fireflies, attendees can participate in hands-on handicraft workshops, browse a vibrant 'Firefly Market,' and even try their luck at a 'paradise' gachapon machine, offering a chance to win limited-edition prizes like glass cups and commemorative badges. These activities are designed to provide a comprehensive itinerary, allowing visitors to enjoy daytime leisure and nighttime firefly viewing, creating a full-day travel option.

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The event is centered around 'sustainable ecology and diverse experiences.' In addition to planning professional firefly viewing tours, we also offer handicraft experiences, a firefly market, and a paradise gachapon machine, creating a rich itinerary that combines daytime leisure and nighttime firefly viewing, providing a new all-day travel option for the public.

The 'Firefly Season Slow Market' will run concurrently, connecting to the 'Slow Pinglin Sustainable Low-Carbon Tourism Hall.' This market will feature local agricultural products, specialty snacks, and artisan brands. Visitors can also enjoy a complimentary light and shadow immersive experience within the hall before heading out to spot fireflies, offering a chance to appreciate Pinglin's seasonal beauty. For those not joining guided tours, fixed-point explanations about firefly ecology will be available daily at the Qingshui Suspension Bridge from 6 PM, followed by guidance to the viewing routes. Organizers remind visitors to maintain quietude, avoid capturing or shining strong lights on the fireflies, and suggest bringing red cellophane to minimize light pollution, thereby helping to protect the delicate natural ecosystem. Travel information, including bus routes from MRT Xindian Station (Green 12 or 923), is provided, with a recommendation to check return bus schedules in advance.

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When viewing fireflies, please remain quiet, do not capture them or shine strong lights on them, and it is recommended to bring red cellophane to reduce light pollution and jointly protect the natural ecology.