Kunyang

Nantou · Hehuanshan

Bortle 2 · Pristine dark sky ｜ Elevation 3070m ｜ SQM ~21.7 ｜ Best view South

A large car park at ~3,070 m, one of the roomiest observing spots in the Hehuanshan area. North for Polaris star-trails, south for the rising Milky Way — good for large groups and long exposures.

Galactic core tonight

🌌 Tonight the Milky Way core climbs to a shootable altitude around 20:14, sinks back near 03:04, and peaks around 22:54 at roughly 37° in the South.

Access

The Kunyang car park on Highway 14A, roadside with plenty of space; mind the alpine cold.

Facilities

Large car park and toilets; no food service.

Best season

Mar–Oct Milky Way season; avoid long-weekend traffic.

See the nearby city's stargazing calendar

Bortle class and SQM are estimates for well-known sites, used to compare darkness — not on-site measurements.