The best place to watch stars 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 several places in the world where beautiful stars can be seen, and these places are very famous places to watch stars. Ali Night Park

China Tibet

Since 214, China has owned the first night park with the theme of stargazing in Asia, and it is also one of the only four night parks in the world, so it is no longer necessary to go abroad to visit the top star-gazing places. Ali Night Park is about 4,7 meters above sea level, and all the grade indicators about stargazing are quite excellent.

shiquanhe town is the center of Ali area, and Night Park is located on the side of National Highway 219 in the south of the town, covering an area of 2,5 square kilometers. You can watch popular science videos and exhibitions in the largest astronomical hall in Tibet, and then go to the astronomical observation area to experience high-magnification astronomical telescopes.

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. If you drive or rent a car, you can drive 19 kilometers south from shiquanhe town, and the whole journey is paved with asphalt, which takes about half an hour to get there.

shiquanhe town is the best place to stay. Xiangxiong Hotel is a four-star hotel renovated in 215. It has good room conditions and an affiliated restaurant, and you can also taste Cantonese, Sichuan and Tibetan food.

when to go: Ali Night Park doesn't accept tickets. It is best to avoid July to August when watching stars, and you can get the best stargazing experience in autumn. It is strongly recommended not to travel by car in winter. Bromo volcano

Indonesia

Located in the hot heart of East Java, Bromo volcano is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Indonesia. Climbing to the heights near this active volcano to enjoy the sunrise is like watching a wonderful color dance in the morning sky, and at the same time, you can visit the surrounding craters and other active volcanoes.

Bromo volcano is quietly becoming one of the most famous star-watching places in Indonesia, because astronomers observe the sky here, and astronomical photographers also take pictures of the Milky Way, Andromeda and Magellanic Cloud here. At the same time, it is also a good place to watch the night sky and meteor shower in the southern hemisphere.

Unlike other dark starry areas, stargazing is basically a free activity here. You can climb Mt

Penanjakan to enjoy the sunrise, or arrange your trip around the annual YadnyaKasada, which is a traditional activity for Tengger singer people to offer sacrifices to the volcano.

when to go: summer is the peak season for tourism, and the driest month of the year is also during this time, when there is the clearest and darkest sky. 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 has promulgated its own standards for dark sky protection independently of the International Dark Sky Association. Jasper National Park is one of the ten dark sky reserves in Canada. During the day, there are picturesque scenery and magnificent sunset scenes in the Rocky Mountains. At night, it is waiting for astronomical travelers to look for the dark sky.

Jasper Park has continuously ranked among the most popular tourist destinations in Canada, the main reason is that almost any type of travelers can find fun here.

Jasper National Park is a four-hour drive from Edmonton, Alberta. It is a vast and relatively accessible area, where various outdoor activities can be carried out. Hiking, cycling, mountaineering and camping are all common summer projects. When the weather gets cold, people can enjoy skiing, snowshoeing and even ice climbing.

after nightfall, the sky becomes the protagonist instead of mountains and lakes. The identity of the park as a "dark sky reserve" 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 October, the park will hold a night starry sky festival, where you can taste delicious food, listen to several symphony concerts under the starry sky, and experience celestial photography exchanges and so on.

when to go: the best season is winter (November to February). If snow sports are not your cup of tea, you can also enjoy the dark starry sky in the tourist season from September to October and from March to May.

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

Canadian

As the world's first recognized dark sky reserve, Mount Mogandik has become a model in the protection of dark sky. Mogandik Mountain Dark Sky Reserve is located in the south of Quebec, near the US border, and adjacent to New

Hampshire and Vermont.

For stargazers, there are several places that should not be missed, including the Mont-MéganticObservatory, the Popular

Observatory, the Visitor Center and the ASTROlab Laboratory. Especially in Mogandik Observatory, there is the second largest telescope in eastern Canada, with a diameter of 1.6 meters, and it is open to all who go there.

It is also a popular hiking place, and it is also an ideal place for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in winter. Glider and paraglider enthusiasts dive down from the mountains, while mountain bikers and cyclists prefer to cross the mountains and cross the park. As for bird lovers, they like to observe local protected birds.

when to go: you can see spectacular meteor showers during the Perseid Festival in mid-August every year.

Website: /Wheretogo/Wadirum.aspx Namibrand Nature Reserve

Namibia

Deserts and barren and desolate places have always been among 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 improved the clarity of this international dark sky reserve in southern Africa.

The most common daytime activity here is "safari" with a guide. Travelers can look for many kinds of animals in southern Africa, including zebras, springboks, wildebeests, hyenas and so on. Local guides will also explain the rich natural landscape and guide you to find and distinguish different animals.

at night, in the boundless Namibian desert, it will be an unforgettable experience for you to keep company with animals and look up at the starry sky at night.

when to go: December to April is the warmest and wettest season. If you come for wild animals, you may wish to choose the dry season from May to October.

Website: www.namibrand.com Aulaqi-Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve

New Zealand

In New Zealand's Maori culture, there are not only rich transmissions about the night sky, but also know how to navigate around the islands of New Zealand by using stars. Thanks to this history, New Zealand has long been a paradise for astronomers and the growing number of astronomical travelers.

Aulaqi-Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve is located in the heart of New Zealand's South Island, which is the best destination to watch the night sky in this country. The nature reserve combines AorakiNational

Park and MackenzieBasin to provide continuous protection for the dark sky in this area.

here, the popular activities during the day are mainly hiking and rock climbing. Glacier meltwater supplies Lake Tikapu and Lake Pukaki. The lakes are turquoise, and boating is also a very enjoyable project. At night, visitors gather at the Mount John Observatory to watch the stars-on a clear winter night, they may even see the aurora.

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

Website: El Shebi

Morocco

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

El Shebi and its densely populated central town Merzouga are good places to learn about the traditional life in the desert, and at the same time, you can enjoy the endless starry sky.

From luxury hotels to desert campsites, Merzuka has many accommodation options. People who come here usually take a guided tour to El Shebi. They can take part in sand skiing, desert motorcycle and four-wheel drive competitions, 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: San Pedro de Atacama, www.greatbarrier.co.nz

Chile

Although the population is only 5,, 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 in the Andes and seek a wonderful star-watching experience once in a lifetime.

This ideal star-watching place has attracted several observatories with international backgrounds. With more and more participants, it has also begun to be called "ChajnantorScience

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 after sunset, there will be sky full of stars to see. This protected area with ancient history, bright starry sky and diverse landforms allows you to have a variety of travel experiences at the same time 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: it depends on the group tour.

website: https://alarkapin.cl; Beacon National Park in Brecon, www.almaobservatory.org

Britain

There is a miniature Welsh landscape in the heart of southern Wales. Visitors can not only explore rolling fields and climb mountains, but also experience 8, years of human history. Look up at the sky overhead-it's one of the darkest skies in Britain.

Brecon beacon national park is only one hour's drive from Cardiff, but it seems to feel like a completely different world.

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

At night, the whole park is covered with a starry night sky-this festival has been protected by the local community since 213. You can stand in the stone circle and watch the stars, and feel the double call of distant history and everything in the universe.

when to go: any time except summer. be prepared. the temperature is low at night (it snows in winter).

Website: www.breconbeacons.or

Stargazing tips

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

blanket or cloth: the easiest way to enjoy the night sky is to lie on your back. If you stand and look up, your neck will get hurt.

red light lighting: if you need lighting when preparing or watching stars, be sure to use a 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 won't hinder stargazing.

Monoscope or binoculars (optional): If you want to observe objects invisible to the naked eye, you need tools with extra magnification.