Top ten firefly viewing spots in China, which one is closest to you?

On summer nights, not only can you see the sky full of stars, but you can also enjoy the sparkles of fireflies by the riverside in the deep forest. So do you know which places in China are the best places to see fireflies? This article brings you the top ten good places to watch fireflies in China, namely Tiantai Mountain in Sichuan, Purple Mountain in Nanjing, Alishan in Chiayi, Taiwan, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Yishui Firefly Water Cave Tourist Area, Xiamen Firefly Theme Park, Lishui Jiulong Wetland Park, Shanghai Cenbu Village, Hangzhou Lin'an West Tianmu Mountain, Hangzhou Yuhang Jingshan, Huzhou Deqing Township Futou Houwu Village, Zhouzhuang Ancient Town.

1. Tiantai Mountain, Sichuan (National Scenic Area, 4A Scenic Area, National Forest Park, World Heritage)

Tiantai Mountain in Qionglai, Sichuan is the largest firefly viewing base in Asia. Nearly 20 varieties of fireflies have been discovered here, and they can be viewed for up to 9 months each year (April to December). Tiantai Mountain is rich in fireflies, with 17 species discovered so far, two of which are newly discovered species in China. During the peak season of fireflies, thousands of fireflies are dancing on the roadside and in the grass, and the fluorescent lights are flashing, which is spectacular, just like the "Avenue of Stars", from the foot of the mountain at an altitude of about 800 meters to 1,400 meters above sea level. There are fireflies distributed on the main rooftops on the left and right.

Address: Tiantaishan Town, Qionglai City, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province

2. Nanjing Purple Mountain (National Forest Park, 5A-level scenic spot)

Nanjing’s Purple Mountain is also the best place to watch fireflies in China. The best place to watch fireflies is the Linggu Temple in the mountain. Every summer, this is Nanjing’s internet celebrity check-in spot. June to August every year is the best time to watch fireflies at Linggu Temple in Nanjing. Groups of fireflies dance in and out of the woods, glowing in courtship. The bright lights are like stars in the night sky, making this magical forest unparalleled in beauty. In addition, the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum in Purple Mountain is also a good place to watch fireflies.

Address: Xuanwu District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province

3. Alishan, Chiayi, Taiwan

April to May every year is the much-anticipated firefly season in Alishan Scenic Area. Thousands of fireflies gather here every spring and summer, making it the best time to watch fireflies. There are as many as 42 species of fireflies in the scenic area, accounting for about two-thirds of all in Taiwan. They can be seen from low altitudes to mid-to-high altitudes, making it the best treasure trove to watch fireflies. Here you can take a walk during the day to admire the sea of clouds, and at night enjoy the dreamy view of the Yinghe River on a midsummer night.

Address: No. 59, Zhongzheng Village, Alishan Township, Chiayi City, Taiwan Province

4. Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (5A Scenic Area)

Xishuangbanna is also the best place to watch fireflies. From April to June every year, the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences is surrounded by tens of thousands of fireflies, like millions of stars in the sky. Whenever the sun just sets and the sky turns dark, the number of fireflies will gradually increase. Fireflies can be seen everywhere under the shade of trees, by ponds, and in the grass. They emit flickering light and dance around, just like a fairy tale world. After 9 o'clock, the number of glowing fireflies will decrease.

Address: Huludao, Menglun Town, Mengla County, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province

5. Yishui Firefly Water Cave Tourist Area (5A-level scenic spot)

The Firefly Water Cave Tourist Area is a place where you can see fireflies all year round. The temperature inside the cave is 18°C all year round, and it has Asia's mysterious firefly spectacle. There are not only a large number of stalactites, strange rocks and other strange landscapes in the cave, but also a kind of fireflies living in the cave. This kind of fireflies only live in the damp caves. They are scattered on the top of the cave like twinkling stars in the clear night sky. , thousands of them, forming a wonderful landscape. Entering the dark cave and taking a boat pulled by a rope, the sky is full of stars twinkling and shining brightly. It is like entering a fairy tale world, which makes people think about it and never want to leave.

Address: Yishui County, Linyi City, Shandong Province

6. Xiamen Firefly Park

Xiamen Firefly Park is the first firefly theme park in China located in Yiqing Valley, Wenzeng Road, Xiamen City, Fujian Province. The park covers an area of 20 acres. It is a good place with scattered mountains and rivers and hidden by jungles. Tens of thousands of fireflies have been cultivated through artificial breeding. It is open for free to children under 16 years old from 19:30-21:00 every night from June to September every year, and must be accompanied by at least one guardian. To protect the fireflies, there is a daily limit of 300 visitors, so reservations are required. Guardians need tickets. If you do not bring a child under 16 years old, you cannot enter, and you must be a guardian.

Address: Yiqing Valley, Wenzeng Road, Siming District, Xiamen, Fujian Province

7. Lishui Jiulong Wetland Park (National Wetland Park)

The fame of Kowloon Wetland Park is attributed to a photo of "Sea of Fireflies". The grass in the forest is covered with dots of fireflies, like stars in the sky. Fireflies in Kowloon Wetland begin to appear in March and last for about a month. They enter their peak period around early April and enter their termination period around late April. The best viewing is in the woods, bamboo groves and Hongwei Village near the Oujiang River. Go 50 meters from the entrance of Kowloon Wetland Park. Go right on the trail and keep going. The section to the pavilion has the most fireflies. In addition, many fireflies can also be seen along the dense water banks, forest edges, and shrubs.

Address: Taobi Line, Liandu District, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province

8. Shanghai Cenbu Village

Shanghai Cenbu Village Cenbu Village, located in Qingpu District, Shanghai, is a famous firefly viewing spot in Shanghai. It is known as the most spectacular firefly viewing spot in Shanghai and is the only area in Shanghai where two kinds of fireflies are found. In other areas, only the yellow-veined winged firefly can be seen. It is as big as a grain of rice and flies very slowly, as if it is carrying a small lantern. The unique striped-backed firefly here is three times its size, flies very fast and is brighter. Big, like a meteor streaking across.

9. West Tianmu Mountain in Lin'an, Hangzhou (4A Scenic Spot)

Xitianmu Mountain is known as the "Kingdom of Big Trees". There are gurgling streams, suitable temperatures, and rich vegetation, which meet various requirements for the growth of fireflies. Therefore, it is not difficult to find fireflies there. Because it gets dark early in the mountains, if you walk along the winding mountain road, you can find some fluorescent lights in the grass beside the road. You don’t need to bother to look for it. When you walk in the mountains in the evening, you often encounter fireflies that are holding a “mass wedding”. And Yu, the further you go up the mountainside, the higher the chance of seeing fireflies. Local people in Xitianmu also said that in summer, many Shanghainese go there to enjoy the cool weather and watch fireflies.

Address: Northwest of Lin'an District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province

10. Hangzhou Yuhang Jingshan (4A Scenic Area)

Jingshan Mountain in Yuhang has always been a favorite place for Hangzhou people to cool off in summer. Go to Jingshan Mountain to drink a sip of Jingshan Mountain Tea and listen to the Zen and tea ceremonies at Jingshan Temple. Your life will be very pleasant. Children can find fireflies there. At night, the lights in every house in Jingshan Village go out early, so it is easy to see the sky full of stars. When you look down, you will suddenly find that there are actually many "little stars" around you. Fireflies can be found outside the Jingshan Ancient Temple and along the Jingshan Ancient Road.

Address: Jingshan, Yuhang District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province

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