By evening, the valley changes register: warm light settles around Guguan’s hot-spring town; later in the year, Lishan’s high mountain darkness becomes a Christmas scene above the clouds.
The sixth Mountain Valley Light Festival unfolds in two separate destinations and two seasonal chapters—light art meeting forest landscapes, local character, and time spent outdoors after dark. Admission is free.
Guguan | Hot springs, light, music
September 4–November 1, 2026
Follow the glow through the surroundings of Guguan Visitor Center and Entrance Museum, Guguan Park, walking paths, and the Guguan archway. A giant OhBear installation, immersive light presentations, interactive installations, and nighttime music activities bring a playful pulse to the mountain evening. Make a night of it with the spirit of Taiwan Good Hot Spring: soak, wander, and stay with the lights a little longer.
Lishan | The Christmas tree above the clouds
December 5, 2026–January 3, 2027
Lishan welcomes the year’s final season with high-mountain scenery and Christmas atmosphere. In the plaza before Lishan Guest House, two historically significant cedars—each approximately 28 metres tall—are illuminated as the landmark Christmas Tree Above the Clouds. Continue through the light environments around Lishan Visitor Center and Lishan Scenic Viewing Platform, where cedar silhouettes, mountain night, and festive light meet.
Before you head into the mountains
Guguan and Lishan are separate mountain destinations. The controlled Guguan–Lishan Central Cross-Island route does not allow direct visitor-vehicle travel.
For Guguan, routes run via National Freeways 1 or 3 to National Freeway 4 at Fengyuan, then Provincial Highways 3 and 8. Fengyuan Bus services include 865 and 865區; additional services are 153, 153延, 153副, 850, 207, 207繞, 266, 266繞, and 267.
For Lishan, travel routes are available via the Puli–Wushe–Qingjing–Hehuanshan corridor; Yilan, Cilan, Siyuan Pass, and Wuling Farm; or Hualien, Taroko, and Dayuling. Kuo-Kuang Bus operates Luodong–Lishan 1764 and Yilan–Lishan 1751. Fengyuan Bus also operates 865 and 865區 for Fengyuan–Guguan–Lishan.
Plan your autumn warmth in Guguan, or save a winter night for Lishan’s lights in the highland air.
