Sunrise & Sunset Times in Taichung

Taichung tourism site: a park and green space open 24 hours a day. Its official page calls it “the best place to watch the sun and enjoy the starlight”, and there is a patrol system. It has a car park, public toilets, a viewing platform, accessible ramps and accessible parking spaces.

Sky: urban (satellite night-light estimate)

A cliff-top lookout platform at the highest point of the Dadu Plateau, with views of Taichung Port, urban Taichung and the lights of countless homes on the Changhua Plain — in other words, heavy light pollution; suitable only for the Moon, planets and the brightest stars.

Facilities: parking, toilets, accessible path

Open horizon: West, East, South, overhead. The cliff platform is open on three sides: Taichung Port to the west, the city to the east, and the area south of the Dadu River to the south.

Moon, planets

There is a night market and crowds in the evening, with a lot of light and noise. Do not climb over the railings at the cliff edge.

• 望高寮夜景公園 · 臺中觀光旅遊網
• VIIRS Nighttime Light (Annual VNL) · Earth Observation Group, Payne Institute

Reviewed 2026-09-19 · reviewed against official sources

Listed on the Tourism Administration attraction page as an open attraction, with several car parks and accessible toilets. The wetland boardwalk closes after sunset and may not be entered; the embankment, car parks and surrounding roads have no gate, and you can stargaze from the embankment.

Sky: suburban (desk review)

The mouth of the Dajia River, with the sea and wind turbines to the west; Qingshui, Wuqi and the Taichung Port area to the east cause light pollution, while the direction toward the sea is darker.

Facilities: parking, toilets, accessible path, public transit

Open horizon: West, Northwest, Southwest. Open to the west over the sea; the sea horizon is visible from the embankment.

Moon, planets, bright constellations, meteor showers

The boardwalk is closed at night; do not climb over it or enter the wetland protected area. The embankment has no lighting at night and the sea wind is strong; do not go down onto the tidal flats at low tide. The car parks are 1.4–4.8 km from the attraction, so bring a light if you walk at night.

• 高美濕地 · 交通部觀光署

Reviewed 2026-09-19 · reviewed against official sources

Tourism Administration attraction page: the farm is open 07:30–17:00 and “at night you can gaze up at a sky full of stars”; hotels, cabins and a camping area are available. Day visitors must leave before closing; night stargazing is limited to those staying overnight or camping.

Sky: darker (desk review)

At 2,100–2,614 m elevation between the Central Mountain Range and the Snow Mountain Range, far from lowland light pollution; it is the easiest high-mountain site within Taichung City where you can stay overnight to stargaze.

Facilities: parking, toilets, shelter, power

Open horizon: overhead, South, West, East. Many lawns and trails on the farm have open views, surrounded by higher ridges.

Milky Way, meteor showers, planets, wide-field astrophotography, telescope observing

• High mountain: high altitude and cold nights; drive slowly on mountain roads and watch for fog and rockfall.

Drive carefully on the mountain roads of the Central Cross-Island Highway (Route 8 and Route 14A) at night. The altitude is high and night temperatures can fall to around 0 °C, so bring warm clothing. Admission fees and accommodation terms are as announced by the farm.

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• 福壽山農場 · 交通部觀光署

Reviewed 2026-09-19 · reviewed against official sources