I'm so glad I persisted and booked the stargazing tour in Cingjing.
Although it rained quite a bit in the afternoon, the rain cleared up around 6 pm.
At 8:10 pm, we boarded a minibus and headed towards the hidden gem. After walking along a short, dark path, we reached a flat area. Looking up at the sky filled with stars, the sheer awe brought tears to my eyes.
I never knew that without light pollution, you could see so many stars, big and small.
Our driver and guide, Ah Zhe, was incredibly professional. I highly recommend the stargazing app – Star Walk 2 – it's an extremely useful tool. Our Samoyed, Yo-Yo, was adorable and a great addition to the photos.
Ah Zhe was also very professional when taking pictures; the photos he took were beautiful, and he even taught us how to pose. It was truly a tour with amazing value for money.
I took the shuttle bus from Gancheng Station in Taichung. The cable car ride was long and offered great views! Since I went during a cooler season, cycling was also very pleasant!
I think the package deal is a great value!
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Nantou Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Nantou year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 20.8–25.1°C, mild and comfortable climate with less rainfall, suitable for outings. Common activities: flower viewing, hiking, visiting Sun Moon Lake. Recommended clothing: light jacket, long-sleeved shirt.
Summer (June–August): Average 26.6–27.4°C, higher temperatures, moderate rainfall, occasional afternoon thunderstorms. Common activities: playing in streams, visiting summer resorts, tasting local cuisine. Recommended clothing: light and breathable clothing, sun hat, sunscreen.
Autumn (September–November): Average 25.5–22.3°C, comfortable and pleasant climate with less rainfall, suitable for mountain hiking. Common activities: maple leaf viewing, tea picking, hot spring bathing. Recommended clothing: light jacket, long-sleeved shirt.
Winter (December–February): Average 17.4–19°C, relatively low temperatures, very little rainfall, dry and comfortable. Common activities: hot spring bathing, enjoying winter scenery. Recommended clothing: warm jacket, sweater.
Nantou climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 23.3°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 90 mm / Summer humidity: 60%–70% / Rainiest month: July
Nantou monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
16.9°C
0.6
February
19°C
1.9
March
20.8°C
4.9
April
25.1°C
12.9
May
24.3°C
10.2
June
26.6°C
10.2
July
27.4°C
21.1
August
27.3°C
10.5
September
27.4°C
9.5
October
25.5°C
4
November
22.3°C
3.5
December
17.4°C
1
Nantou weather for the next seven days
8/13
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
33.9°C/24.6°C
8/14
Friday
Sunny
34.4°C/23.8°C
8/15
Saturday
Sunny
34.4°C/24.7°C
8/16
Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
30.9°C/25.2°C
8/17
Monday
Sunny
34.1°C/23.8°C
8/18
Tuesday
Light rain shower
32.2°C/23.9°C
8/19
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy
33.1°C/24.1°C
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