Hehuanshan Dark Sky Park (Yuanfeng Star Theater) ∣ Area Scenic Agency Of Nantou

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Hehuanshan Dark Sky Park (Yuanfeng Star Theater)

2024/07/29 Ren'ai Township, Nantou County

Natural scenic area

Hehuan Mt. Dark Sky Park is one of the excellent locations for stargazing and sunrise viewing. During the day, the splendid and enchanting sunrise, the breathtaking views of the mountains, and the fairy-like cloud waterfalls create a paradise-like scenery. At night, the stars shine brilliantly like raindrops in the sky, as if one is wandering in the vast expanse of the starry sky. The majestic scenery is truly awe-inspiring.

Scenic spot introduction

The designated area of Hehuan Mt. Dark Sky Park is located in the central part of Taiwan's central region, encompassing the peaks of the central area. It is the highest accessible point in Taiwan by road and includes five major stargazing spots along the way: Yuen Feng, Kunyang, WuLing, Song Xue Lou, and Xiao Feng Kou. It is the first Dark Sky Park in Taiwan, the third in Asia, and has been certified by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). Inside the park, there is not only a mural of planets, but also the "Yuen Feng Stargazing Platform" designed specifically for stargazers, allowing visitors to enjoy a 360-degree, light pollution-free space and experience a fantastic and romantic atmosphere.

In addition to the outdoor park area, a starry sky experience theater has been created. The spherical screen installed in it can be used as a planetarium and also allows for immersive interaction with visitors. The storyline and ending of the theater experience vary based on the visiting time each day. The content of the theater is specifically tailored to the Hehuanshan environment, incorporating local indigenous themes, landscape features, and unique flora and fauna. This provides visitors with an astronomical and fantastical journey that showcases the distinctive characteristics of the local area.

Scenic Area Information

AddressYuanfeng Starry Sky Theater：Renhe Road, Ren'ai Township, Nantou County / Yuanfeng Viewing Platform：Renhe Road, Ren'ai Township, Nantou County

TelephoneYuanfeng Visitor Center：0972-326-330

購票網站Meet Nantou

Opening Time

Yuanfeng Visitor Center: Open from Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00-17:00, closed on Mondays.
Yuanfeng Starry Sky Theater: Open on weekdays (including Sundays) 10:00-16:00, Saturdays 10:00-20:00 (closed on Mondays).

Fare Information

Online ticket purchase for selected scenic spots:

Fare list


Ticket type	Fares	Applicable objects
full ticket	150 TWD	General public
students ticket	120 TWD	Students (please present student ID).
Special Benefit ticket	75 TWD	Children aged 3 to 12 (children under 2 years old are free). Residents registered in Xinyi Township, Ren'ai Township, and Heping District (proof of residence required). Those who are over 65 years old (with national ID card)
Free admission		One person with a disability and one accompanying person (by handbook or certificate of disability)

*Please be sure to bring relevant documents to prove that all kinds of ticket purchases and preferential treatment objects

Ticket recommendation

Reservation Information

Open sessions :

Weekdays (including Sundays) 10:00/11:00/13:00/14:00/15:00/16:00 (six sessions), with additional sessions at 18:00/19:30 during the summer vacation period.

Saturday 18:00/19:30 (Two sessions)

Each session lasts for 25 minutes.
Each session is limited to 20 participants.

Notes

※ Those who violate the rules and refuse to comply after being ordered to leave may be fined up to NT$1,000 and may face additional penalties for each occurrence.

Deliberate touching or moving of equipment related to celestial observation activities of others is prohibited.
Vehicles should primarily use low beam headlights while driving and avoid using high beam headlights.
All external lights should be turned off within three minutes after the vehicle is parked properly.
Portable lighting devices are limited to an initial luminous flux of 500lm or less, a color temperature of 3000K or below, and an illumination angle not exceeding the horizontal line of the light source.
Pointers for stars are only allowed for educational purposes and should use low-power types of 30 milliwatts or less. Continuous pointing or illumination at the sky should not exceed three seconds.