Nantou · Hehuanshan
Bortle 2 · Pristine dark sky ｜ Elevation 2750m ｜ SQM ~21.8 ｜ Best view South
The official stargazing deck of the Hehuanshan Dark Sky Park, with a dedicated observing car park. At ~2,750 m with an open southern view, it's a favourite for Milky Way arch and star-trail photography.
🌌 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.
On Highway 14A near the 14K mark with a purpose-built stargazing car park; slightly lower, warmer and less crowded than Wuling.
Observing deck, car park and interpretive signs; no food service.
Mar–Oct Milky Way season; best around new moon.
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.
Related tools: Taiwan Dark-Sky Map · Stargazing & Moon Viewing Score · Meteor Showers