The Best Stargazing Place in the World-How to get there?

If you want to see meteors, you'd better choose the right place, or you won't see meteors at all in places with serious light pollution. There are many places in the world where you can see beautiful stars. These places are very famous places to watch stars.

Ali night park

Tibet, China

Since 20 14, China has the first night park with the theme of stargazing in Asia, and it is also one of only four night parks in the world. Never have to go abroad to visit the top star-watching places again. Ali Night Park is about 4,700 meters above sea level, and the star-watching indicators at all levels are quite excellent.

Shiquanhe town is the center of Ali area, and the Night Park is located on the 2 19 National Road in the south of Zhennan, covering an area of 2,500 square kilometers. You can watch popular science videos and exhibitions in Tibet's largest planetarium first, and then go to the astronomical observation area to experience the high-powered astronomical telescope.

There are flights from Lhasa and Kashgar to Kunsha Airport in Shiquan River. You can also take a 26-hour shuttle bus from Lhasa to Shiquan River, and then charter a bus to the night park. To drive or rent a car, shiquanhe town is south 19 km. It takes about half an hour to walk on the asphalt road.

Shiquanhe town is the best place to stay. Xiangxiong Hotel is a four-star hotel decorated on 20 15. The room conditions are good, there is an attached restaurant, and you can also taste Cantonese food, Sichuan food and Tibetan food.

When to go: Ali Night Park does not accept tickets. When watching stars, it is best to avoid July to August when it rains the most, and you can get the best stargazing experience in autumn. It is strongly recommended not to travel by car in winter.

Bornomo volcano

Indonesia

Borneo volcano is located in the hot center of East Java and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Indonesia. Climbing to the height near this active volcano to enjoy the sunrise is like watching a wonderful color dance in the early morning sky, and you can also visit the surrounding craters and other active volcanoes.

Mount Yarlung Zangbo is quietly becoming one of the most famous star-watching places in Indonesia, because astronomers observe the sky here, and astronomical photographers have also taken photos of the Milky Way, Andromeda and Magellanic Cloud here. It is also a good place to watch the night sky and meteor shower in the southern hemisphere.

Unlike other dark starry sky areas, stargazing here is basically a free activity. You can climb Mount Penanjakan to watch the sunrise, or you can arrange your trip around the annual YadnyaKasada, which is a traditional activity of Tengger singers to offer sacrifices to volcanoes.

When to go: Summer is the peak season for tourism and the driest month of the year, when the sky is clearest and darkest. In September at the latest, the temperature began to drop at night.

Website: www.indonesia.travel/gb/en/destinations/java/bromotenger-semeru-national-park/mount-bromo.

jasper national park

Canada

Canada, independent of the International Dark Sky Association, issued its own standards for dark sky reserves. Jasper National Park is one of the top ten dark sky protected areas in Canada. During the day, there are picturesque scenery of the Rocky Mountains and magnificent sunsets. At night, just wait for the astronomical travelers to find the dark sky.

Jasper Park has always been listed as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Canada, mainly because almost any type of tourists can find fun here.

JasperNationalPark, a four-hour drive from Edmonton, Alberta, is a vast and relatively easy-to-access area where you can do all kinds of outdoor activities. Hiking, cycling, mountaineering and camping are common summer activities. When the weather gets cold, people can enjoy skiing, snowshoeing and even climbing ice.

After nightfall, the sky replaced the peaks and lakes as the protagonist. As a "dark sky reserve", the park ensures that there is only limited light pollution here, so that people can clearly see the stars, the Milky Way and even the aurora in the dark winter. Every year from June 5438 to 10, the park will hold a night starry sky festival, where you can taste food, listen to several symphony concerts under the starry sky, experience celestial photography exchanges and so on.

When to go: The best season is winter (165438+ 10 to February of the following year). If you don't like snow sports, you can also enjoy the dark starry sky in the tourist seasons from September to 10 and from March to May.

Website: www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/jasper

Mogandik, mt

Canada

As the first recognized dark sky reserve in the world, Mount Mogandik has become a model for protecting the dark sky. GandikMountainDarkSkyReserve is located in the south of Quebec, near the American border, and adjacent to New Hampshire and Vermont.

For stargazers, there are several places that can't be missed, including the Mont-Mgantic Observatory, the public observatory, the visitor center and the astronomical laboratory. In particular, Mogandik Observatory has the second largest astronomical telescope in eastern Canada, with a diameter of 1.6 meters, which is open to all those who go there.

It is also a popular hiking spot and an ideal place for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in winter. Gliders and paragliders dive from mountains, while mountain cyclists and cyclists prefer climbing mountains and crossing parks. As for bird lovers, they like to observe the local protected birds.

When to go: You can see spectacular meteor showers during the Perseid meteor shower in mid-August every year.

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Nano-brand nature reserve

Namibia

Desert and barren land have always been one of the best places to watch stars in the world, because the harsh living environment limits light pollution. In Namibrand Nature Reserve, protection measures have further enhanced the clarity of this international dark sky reserve in southern Africa.

Here, the most common activity during the day is hunting under the guidance of a tour guide. Travelers can look for all kinds of South African animals, including zebras, springboks, wildebeests and hyenas. Local tour guides will also explain the rich natural landscape and tell you how to find and distinguish different animals.

At night, in the endless desert of Namibia, it will be an unforgettable experience for you to keep company with animals and look up at the stars at night.

When to go: 65438+February to April is the warmest and wettest season. If you come for wild animals, you might as well choose the dry season from May to 10.

Website: www.namibrand.com

Aulaqi-Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve

New Zealand

In New Zealand's Maori culture, there is not only a rich night sky transmission, but also the use of stars to navigate around the islands of New Zealand. Because of this history, New Zealand has long been a paradise for astronomers and more and more astronomical travelers.

Aulaqi-MackenzieDarkSkyReserve, located in the center of New Zealand's South Island, is the best destination to watch the night sky in this country. The reserve combines Aulaqi National Park and Mackenzie Basin, providing continuous protection for the dark sky in this area.

Here, the popular activities during the day are mainly hiking and rock climbing. Melted water is supplied to Lake Tikapu and Lake Pukaki. The lakes are turquoise, so boating is also a very enjoyable project. In the evening, tourists gather at Mount John Observatory to watch the stars. On a sunny winter night, they may also see the aurora.

When to go: Winter from May to August is a good time to enjoy the night sky and aurora.

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Morocco

Morocco is located in North Africa and has been a popular tourist destination for many years. At the same time, stargazing is also a part of the tourism process, as long as you leave the coastal cities and go to the barren land of the Sahara desert.

Bill and its densely populated central town of Merzuga are good places to learn about the traditional life in the desert and enjoy the endless starry sky.

From luxury hotels to desert campsites, Merzuka never lacks accommodation options. People who come here usually take a guide to ElShebi. They can take part in sand skiing, desert motorcycles and four-wheel racing, or ride camels.

When to go: In winter (June to August), the night is cold and pure, suitable for stargazing. Bring the corresponding equipment.

Website: www.greatbarrier.co.nz

San Pedro de Atacama

pepper

Although the population is only 5,000, it is the top adventure and astronomical tourist destination in Chile. In the Chilean desert near the junction of Chile, Argentina and Bolivia, travelers come here to experience the high-altitude desert climate of the Andes and seek a once-in-a-lifetime wonderful star-watching experience.

This ideal stargazing place has attracted several observatories with international background. With the increasing number of participants, it is also called "Chajnantor Science Reserve". High altitude and low humidity effectively reduce signal interference.

You can go sand skiing or rock climbing in the morning, explore archaeological sites during the day, and there will be stars all over the sky when the sun goes down. This protected area with a long history, starry sky and diverse landforms makes you have a variety of travel experiences and feel different shocks.

Not only that, you can also find long-distance star-watching tours to popular places such as Moon Valley, which is very convenient for star-watching enthusiasts.

Time and cost: depending on the group tour.

Website: https://alarkapin.clwww.almaobservatory.org

Brecon Lighthouse National Park

Britain, England

There is a miniature Welsh landscape in the center of South Wales. Visitors can not only explore undulating fields and climb mountains, but also experience 8000 years of human history. Look up at the sky-it is one of the darkest skies in Britain.

Brecon Lighthouse National Park is only an hour's drive from Cardiff, but it feels like a completely different world.

During the day, most travelers will choose to experience the diverse local landforms, cross the countryside and see ponies and sheep in the Welsh mountains. In the mountains, you will see lakes, waterfalls, Neolithic sites and standing stones. You can even dive underground and explore natural caves and underground mines!

At night, the whole park is full of starry night sky. This festival has been protected by the local community since 20 13. You can stand in the stone circle and look up at the starry sky, feeling the double call of distant history and everything in the universe.

When to go: anything except summer. Get ready. The temperature is low at night (it snows in winter).

Website: www.breconbeacons.or

Stargazing tips

Warm clothes: The temperature tends to drop after sunset, so you need to add clothes to keep warm.

Or blanket: The easiest way to enjoy the night sky is to lie on your back. If you stand up and look up, your neck hurts.

Red lighting: If you need lighting during preparation or stargazing, be sure to use red light or cover the flashlight with red plastic wrapping paper. Our eyes' sensitivity to darkness is less affected by red light, which means that red light will not hinder star watching.

Binoculars or binoculars (optional): If you want to observe objects invisible to the naked eye, you need additional magnifying tools.