Taiwan Nantou Hehuan Mountain Stargazing Night Tour｜Cingjing B&B Pick-up
Book the Nantou Hehuan Mountain Stargazing Night Tour on Over The Planet! A professional guide will pick you up from your Cingjing homestay and take you to Taiwan's first international dark sky park—Hehuan Mountain Dark Sky Park. Enjoy an immersive experience under a pristine, light-pollution-free sky while the guide shares expert astronomical insights!
- Visit Taiwan’s first international starry sky resource conservation park
- Discover the story of the Dark Sky Park with stargazing tours and astronomical explanations as you wander under a pristine, light-pollution-free sky
- Enjoy convenient pick-up and drop-off service from homestays across the Cingjing area!
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Hehuanshan Dark Sky Park Star Bus
Additional Info
Please inform the name of the B&B in Cingjing area where you plan to stay when ordering the itinerary. The staff will contact you one day before departure to inform you of the pick-up time.
Passengers who choose to board the train from Taichung High Speed Rail Station or Taichung Railway Station will first be sent to a B&B to rest and place their belongings. The collection time will be notified separately.
What's included in Taiwan Nantou Hehuan Mountain Stargazing Night Tour｜Cingjing B&B Pick-up
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The bus will pick up from the Cingjing Guest House or various B&Bs in Cingjing. Staff will inform you of the pick-up time at each B&B.
Arrive at the stargazing point, "Hehuanshan Dark Sky Park", and arrange astronomical commentary by a professional astrology teacher
Return to Cingjing Guest House or various B&Bs in Cingjing
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－Itinerary Introduction－
- Meeting time and location: Shuttle pick-up from various Cingjing homestays will be between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Exact pick-up times will be provided in advance by the staff.
- Trip length: approximately 3 hours
- Return information: Get on the bus at 9:00 pm and return to various B&Bs in Cingjing at 10:00 pm (the return time may be adjusted due to weather conditions)
- Vehicle type used: Vehicles are arranged according to the number of people on the day (approximately 4-20 people per group)
- For transportation from downtown Taichung to Cingjing, please refer to: [Taichung-Cingjing Transportation] Shared transfer service from Taichung Airport, train station, and high-speed rail station to Cingjing B&B
— What You Can Expect —
- Hehuanshan Dark Sky Park
Experience the beauty of Hehuan Mountain Dark Sky Park, Taiwan's first park certified by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) on August 2, 2019. Explore the area along Taiwan Route 14A, spanning from 22.1 km to 37.1 km, with a 500-meter extension on both sides. Discover five major stargazing points: Yuangfeng, Kunyang, Wuling, Songxue Lodge, and Xiaofengkou. Ensure quality stargazing by adhering to strict nighttime lighting regulations that protect nature, science, education, and cultural heritage.
Gaze upon a pristine, light-pollution-free sky filled with stars and the Milky Way. Join the Hehuan Mountain Stargazing Bus Tour, which launched a month-long trial in December 2019, supported by the Nantou County Government, and began regular service on April 3, 2020. Enjoy shuttle service from Cingjing every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, connecting to various homestays and returning to the park. Benefit from on-site astronomical explanations and receive clean, regularly washed warm jackets based on weather conditions.
Inclusions
- Passenger liability insurance
- compulsory insurance
- Round trip transfer to Cingjing Guest House and B&Bs in Cingjing area
- Stargazing equipment and astronomical commentary
- Thick coat rental service (please ask the on-site staff proactively)
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- A minimum of 4 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 1 day(s) before the departure date
- In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 15:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
- The company has the right to adjust the departure time and price of each of the above itineraries.
- The connection time of the shared bus service may be adjusted slightly by 20 minutes.
- There is no charge for children under 4 years old without occupying a seat, but they must be informed that they are traveling with young children.
- Child seats are available for NT$300/person, including occupied seats.
- Pets are not allowed on the bus.
- The itinerary on the day may be subject to change due to weather or traffic conditions. We do not accept order modifications, cancellations or refunds on this basis. Please forgive me.
- There will be traffic jams in urban areas and Shanlou during the Spring Festival, so please allow time for subsequent traffic.
Meet
Venues
- B Amp Bs In Cingjing AreaSome B&Bs have narrow entrances that make it difficult for buses to pass, requiring you to walk a short distance to the main road.
- Cingjing Guest House
Meeting / End Points
- Hehuanshan Dark Sky Park
Policies
Purchase Summary
- The time on the day of the itinerary may change due to weather or traffic conditions (such as mountain closures due to snow). If the tour cannot be carried out due to weather factors, we will notify the tourists in advance and cancel the day's itinerary; tourists can choose to reschedule the date or receive a full refund.
- Please inform the name of the B&B in Cingjing area where you plan to stay when ordering the itinerary. The staff will contact you one day before departure to inform you of the pick-up time. If you are planning to stay at a B&B with two meals, please inform the B&B that you have a reservation in advance so that the B&B can determine your dining time.
