Lala Mountain in Fuxing District, Taoyuan City has recently been certified as an "International Dark Sky Resort" by the International Dark Sky Association. In order to allow the public to experience the beauty of the mountain and starry sky, the Taoyuan City Government Scenic Area Management Office will hold a free starry sky tour and night photography event at the Baling Iron Tower in Fuxing District from 7 to 10 pm on November 14. Professional photographers will be invited to take starry sky photos for tourists. The photos can be downloaded for collection, and a limited number of 500 free printing services will be provided on site, allowing the public to take home the beautiful starry sky in the north.
Scenic Area Management Director Liao Yuyi pointed out that Lala Mountain has rich mountain landscapes and a good night-time stargazing environment. It has recently been awarded the International Dark Sky Resort certification by the International Dark Sky Association, which demonstrates Taoyuan's achievements in promoting dark sky conservation and friendly night lighting. This time, it specially planned a starry sky guide and photography experience, hoping to let more people know about Lala Mountain's precious dark sky resources.
With the theme of "getting close to the stars and feeling the beauty of the dark sky", the event was held at the Baling Iron Tower in Baling. It combined the local natural landscape and the characteristics of the night sky. Professional photographers guided the public to experience starry sky photography. Even if you have no photography experience, you can take photos with the stars in the sky and leave a rare souvenir of your trip.
Liao Yuyi mentioned that dark sky conservation is not only about protecting the beautiful starry sky, but is also closely related to the nighttime ecological environment and sustainable tourism. Excessive or improper artificial lighting can easily cause light pollution, which not only affects the activities of nocturnal animals, but also makes it difficult for people to appreciate the natural starry sky. We hope that through starry sky tours and night photography activities, tourists can understand the importance of light pollution prevention and friendly lighting, thereby reducing unnecessary lighting in their daily lives and jointly maintaining the precious nighttime environment.
There are rich Atayal culture, natural landscapes and local characteristic industries along the Beiheng Line. In the past, tourists mainly came to enjoy the scenery and mountain climbing during the day. As Lala Mountain has obtained the international dark sky certification, the Air Traffic Management Office will continue to develop night stargazing and eco-tourism in the future. Tourists are encouraged to combine the surrounding accommodation, catering and sightseeing resources to arrange in-depth itineraries to visit the mountains and forests during the day and appreciate the stars at night. This will extend the stay of tourists and promote the development of local tourism.
The Air Duct Office reminds that the event on November 14 is free to attend, but the temperature in mountainous areas is low at night. People are advised to bring warm clothes and pay attention to road and driving safety in mountainous areas. In the event of bad weather or other unsuitable conditions for hosting the event, the organizer will evaluate whether to cancel based on on-site conditions. Relevant information can be found on the official website of the Air Conditioning Office and the "Explore Beiheng" social platform.
