Are there any astronomical tourism projects in China?

Forward Source: "Chasing the Northern Lights"-Announcement of Canadian Astronomical Science Observation Activities in 2065438+03-Chasing the Northern Lights at Shanghai Observatory of Chinese Academy of Sciences-Announcement of Canadian Astronomical Science Observation Activities in 2065438+03-04-27 | Editor: Zhang Yao of Shanghai Observatory of Chinese Academy of Sciences | Print off the forum. 20 13 year is a peak year in the solar activity cycle, and the aurora activity closely related to solar activity will also reach a peak. In order to give more astronomy enthusiasts and the public a chance to enjoy this astronomical phenomenon, the Astronomical Science Network Committee of China Academy of Sciences and the Shanghai Observatory organized an observation group to observe the Northern Lights in Huangdao Town. At the same time, the observation group will make a special trip to the dark night reserve certified by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada to observe the pure starry sky without light damage all night, and participate in a series of astronomical theme activities at the famous McMillan Space Center in Vancouver. In addition, the delegation will also visit many magnificent world natural heritages and national parks in Canada to enrich the cultural connotation of the "Northern Lights Pursuit Tour". I. Location of activity elements: Yellowknife, Canada Date: 2065438+September 29th, 2003-65438+20031October 7th Itinerary: 9 days, 8 nights and 6 flights. Organizer: Astronomical Science Network Committee of China Academy of Sciences and Shanghai Observatory as co-organizers: Shanghai Astronomical Society, Shanghai Astronomical Enthusiasts Union, and Canadian Tourism Bureau of Alberta, Canada. Sponsored by Northwest Tourism Bureau of Canada: Shanghai Astronomical Museum and Shanghai Jinjiang Tourism Co., Ltd. III. Activity 1. Chasing the Northern Lights II. Stargazing photography in night reserve 3. Foresight of the Draco meteor shower 4. Communication at the Macmillan Space Center in Vancouver. In-depth visit to world natural heritage and national parks. The first day of the trip is September 29th (25th). Shanghai/Vancouver (Feiyue 165433) departs from Shanghai in the afternoon and arrives in Vancouver at noon local time. ? From afternoon to evening, visit Vancouver, the pearl city on the west coast of Canada, and visit McMillan Space Center. The next day, September 30th (26th), Vancouver/Calgary/Huangdao Town (flying time is about 1.5+2.5 hours)? Transfer via Calgary and arrive at Yelonev, which is located in the permanent aurora zone with a magnetic latitude of 66 degrees. Take a special bus to the camp at night to wait for the Northern Lights. The third day 10,1(27th), Huangdao Town? Come to the upper reaches of GreatSlaveLake, Canada's second largest lake, and enjoy a unique onshore lunch. ? Return to Great Anger Lake in the evening and take a boat to an uninhabited island to photograph the northern lights of the lake. Day 4101October 2 (28th) Huangdao Town? In the morning, you can go hiking in CameronFall or WoodBuffaloNationalPark, a world natural heritage tree. ? Visit the aboriginal culture in the afternoon and continue to enjoy the Northern Lights in the evening. Day 5 65438+1October 3 (29th) Huangdao Town/Calgary-canmore-Banff-Lake Louise (3.5 hours flight)? Leave Huangdao Town by early flight, and start from Calgary, the gateway city of Rocky Mountain, to explore the world natural heritage-Rocky Mountain National Park Group. ? Visit Banff National Park, Canada's oldest in the Rockies, and Lake Louise, the "sapphire" in the Rockies. ? Look at the stars on Lake Louis in the evening, and continue to enjoy the Northern Lights by the lake surrounded by mountains. Day 6101October 4 (30) Lake Louise-Icefield-Jasper? In the morning, along the world's most beautiful expressway-Ice Field Parkway, set off from Lake Louise and go to the most distinctive "national treasure" in Canada-No.93 JasperNationalPark, expressway. The whole journey is 230 kilometers within the Canadian Rocky Mountain National Park, which is a well-protected world natural heritage, and we can enjoy the most magnificent mountains in the world along the way. ? Visit Columbia Icefield, the largest ice relic in the world outside the Arctic Circle, by snowmobile. ? Visit athabasca Falls and Marin Lake, the largest glacial lake in the Canadian Rockies, and finally reach Jasper, a quiet town deep in the Rockies. ? Stargazing at night in Jasper Night Reserve, the largest night reserve in the world. On the seventh day, 65438+100 on October 5 (the first day), Jasper-Edmonton (about 4 hours by car)? Visit Marin Canyon and Pyramid Lake in Jasper National Park; ? After lunch, drive to Edmonton, the capital of Alberta, which is famous for its numerous cultural activities, ancient communities with a long history, world-class museums and continuous festivals. Day 8: 65438+10.6 (the next day) Edmonton/Vancouver/Shanghai (the international period is about 12 hours10 minutes)? Fly from Edmonton to Vancouver in the morning, transfer to an international flight and return. The ninth day, 65438+10.7 (the third day), Shanghai? The observation team arrived in Shanghai, ending Canada's pursuit of Aurora. 4. Cost and explanation? Activity fee: adult: 32,800 yuan/person 1 1 children under the age of 0 (excluding beds): 30,500 yuan/person? Cost standard: 1. Six air tickets of Air Canada (including tax); 2. Visa: Canadian team visa (excluding passport fee); 3. The first attraction ticket; 4. Meals: team standard meals, and meals on inland flights are self-care; 5. Accommodation: a local international brand hotel has two people in one room. If there is a single room, the price difference of the single room needs to be supplemented; 6. Transportation: fully air-conditioned tourist bus; 7. Insurance: travel agency liability insurance and travel accident insurance; ? Expense description: 1. The quotation does not include the consignment fee, personal consumption and other expenses not mentioned except the amount of free checked baggage. 2. Tips for tour guides and drivers according to local customs: 1 10 yuan/person (whole journey) 3. Once the ticket is booked, if there is any change, it will be charged according to airline regulations. V. Registration items 1. The observation group is limited to 35 people. 2. Registration time: 20 13 March 28th to May 28th 10 (the deadline will be earlier if the number of applicants is full). 3. Please fill in the application form (download the application form) and submit it to :thming@shao.ac.cn by email or fax. The telephone number and fax number are 021-34775122 (8: 00-17: 00). 4. Hold a pre-departure briefing after registration, and the time and place will be notified separately. Other notes on intransitive verbs 1. Due to the uncertainty of aurora activity and the fact that astronomical observation may be affected by weather conditions, the organizer will try his best to arrange the most reasonable scheme, but the success rate of observation is not guaranteed. 2. The observation team will carry some necessary observation equipment, and participants can also bring their own telescopes, cameras and other equipment. 3. If the applicant can't make the trip as planned, he/she needs to change the itinerary and withdraw from the group according to the relevant travel agency agreement and airline regulations. 4. The above itinerary and flight information are for reference only, and the schedule is subject to the final itinerary of the Expo. China Academy of Sciences Astronomical Science Network Committee, Shanghai Observatory, Shanghai Astronomical Museum and Shanghai Jinjiang Tourism Co., Ltd.