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Maolin National Scenic Area, Kaohsiung · Every November to March
Maolin Purple Butterfly Valley
One of only two mass butterfly overwintering sites on earth: a million purple crows in a mountain valley.
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What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Kaohsiung or Taipei for November 15 to March 1, 2027, round trips of 3 to 6 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- The butterflies barely move on cloudy days; build in a spare morning.
- The valley trail is closed to private cars on festival weekends; a shuttle runs from the gate.
- Kaohsiung airport is about 90 minutes by car to Maolin; public buses run from Kaohsiung to Qishan, then a limited local service into the valley.
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Maolin National Scenic Area, Kaohsiung · Every November to March
Maolin Purple Butterfly Valley
One of only two mass butterfly overwintering sites on earth: a million purple crows in a mountain valley.
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