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Dark-sky community
Lalashan Urban Night Sky Place
Fuxing, Taoyuan, Taiwan · Urban Night Sky Place
About this place
- Overview
- Taoyuan City announced the Urban Night Sky Place designation in October 2026. The map pin marks Shangbaling Malun Fort Viewing Platform within the wider Lalashan area.
- Horizon
- Mountain platform with views across the Fuxing ridges.
- Region
- Fuxing, Taoyuan, Taiwan
Designation & sky
- Type
- Dark-Sky Community
- Designation
- Urban Night Sky Place
- Sky quality
- Not yet rated
- Status
- Designation announced by Taoyuan City
Access & field notes
- Access
- Use the designated viewing platform in Shangbaling. Check mountain road conditions before leaving and park only in designated areas.
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