CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- The night of early summer is quiet. The soft moonlight sprinkles on the earth, and stars shine in the night sky. Occasionally, when there are meteors across the night sky, you may exclaim: How beautiful it is! Do you know where to shoot starry sky in Chongqing?

Banan Shengdeng Mountain

The Shengdeng Mountain located in Banan may be a favorite destination for many local astronomy lovers. More than that, there are also farmhouses on the Shengdeng Mountain, with beautiful scenery and delicious food. Why not have a visit there?

Reasons for recommendation: With convenient transportation, it is the best viewing place in the main urban areas to watch the stars and meteors with naked eyes

Self-driving route: Downtown － Drive from Chongqing Guizhou Expressway to National Highway at Yipin Toll Station to Shengdeng Mountain

Nanchuan Jinfo Mountain

In Jinfo Mountain, the beautiful scene of moving stars is absolutely enough to attract you. The orbit moves regularly, and the tracks are like dancing spirals, which is very magnificent.

Reasons for recommendation: There is no light pollution. You can watch the clouds in the daytime, watch the stars at night, and enjoy the spa at the foot of the mountain.

Self-driving route: Downtown — Inner Ring Expressway — Chongqing Expressway — Nanchuan (Jinfo Mountain)

Yubei Zhoujia Mountain

Do you still remember the beautiful clouds and fog of Zhoujiashan Bridge? At night, Zhoujia Mountain is no less impressive. Looking at the clouds in the morning and counting the stars at night, it is so wonderful.

Reasons for recommendation: This is the most popular shooting place for landscape photographers in Chongqing in recent years. There are farm stays on the mountain where you can stay. Do not miss the sunrise of Zhoujiashan Bridge.

Self-driving route: Downtown — Huyu Expressway — Baomao Expressway — Caoping Road — Caotong Road

Jiangbei Tieshanping

As a well-known forest park, Tieshanping is a famous star observation point in the main urban areas. When there are special astrological signs, there will be a lot of starry sky lovers here.

Reasons for recommendation: When the sky is clear and cloudless, the starry sky is more visible, suitable for weekend leisure or night walkers.

Self-driving route: Drive for 30 minutes to Tangjiatuo through Huanghuayuan Big Bridge and Hai’er Road.

Hechuan Gulou Town

Gulou Town is located in the northwest of Hechuan District, beside the National Highway. The traffic is very convenient. Many people know the place because of the loquat of Gulou. In fact, the night of Gulou Town is also suitable for watching stars.

Reasons for recommendation: The traffic is convenient and the scenery is pleasant. You’d better choose the hillside outside the town without heavy light pollution.

Self-driving route: Downtown — Yuwu Expressway — Drive away the expressway from Hechuan — National Highway 212 — Gulou Town

Qijiang Baiyunguan

Baiyunguan is at the highest peak of Yingshan Mountain, with an altitude of 1,085 meters. It is far away from Qihe River and Gujian Mountain, with high altitude and less pollution. It’s more suitable to watch stars.

Reasons for recommendation: The sparse lights of the farmhouses on the mountain will not cause a strong light pollution, and the complete Scorpio Nebula can also be observed.

Self-driving route: Downtown — Yuqian Expressway — Nanchuan Jinfo Mountain / Qijiang (to the direction of Guiyang) — Drive away the expressway in Leishendian — Sanjiang — Shijiao Town — Laoying Mountain (Baiyungaun)

The early summer night is so romantic. Take the one you love and count the stars! (Translated by Luo Juan, Fathom Language Limited)