The romance of summer alone, of course, is indispensable for cicadas and fireflies. Recently, the Xichong International Dark Night Community, located in Nanao, Dapeng New District, Shenzhen, ushered in the firefly viewing season. After sunset, you can come across these charming elves by strolling along the riverside greenway in Xichong, where the twinkling "green light" flies freely, echoing with the stars in the sky, forming a unique natural light and shadow. The fireflies in the Xichong International Dark Sky Community are mainly Huang Kuanyuan fireflies, which are active from 19:30 to 21:00 from May to July every year.
It is reported that the Xichong International Dark Sky Community successfully passed the certification of the International Dark Sky Association (IDA) in May 2023, becoming the first international dark sky community in China and the second in Asia. Through lighting remediation and other measures, the dark night environment and ecological environment of Xichong International Dark Sky Community have been significantly improved, and the population of fireflies has increased significantly. Since then, Xichong not only has an unobstructed sandy coastline, but also a brilliant starry sky overhead and a "sea of fluorescent light" where the ground gathers.
Fireflies generally live in areas such as grasses and woods with a good ecological environment, so it is recommended that tourists wear long clothes and pants to prevent mosquito bites, wear high-top shoes, and do not go into the grass to prevent poisonous snakes. At the same time, in order to ensure that the living environment of fireflies is not polluted, do not use and spray insecticides, mosquito repellent water and other items.
When you come to Xichong, in addition to watching fireflies, you can also step on the sand and waves, walk the most beautiful ladder plank road, experience marine entertainment projects, and participate in astronomical stargazing activities. When it comes to meals, you can enjoy the local white boiled red shrimp boys, sea urchin fried rice, kiln chicken and other special delicacies. There are many homestays in the community, each with its own characteristics and a wide range of choices. This summer, come to Sai Chung with your family and friends to see fireflies and stars!
In addition, Nanao is a tourist attraction in Shenzhen, with many beautiful scenery, delicious food and accommodation, in order to let citizens and tourists from all over the world have fun, Nanao has released the "South Australia Cultural Tourism Map" to provide tourists with a comprehensive and multi-angle travel guide. With a picture in hand, you can travel the whole of South Australia! Citizens and tourists can scan the QR code below for detailed information
■Related links: Xichong area homestay recommendation
There are more than 210 homestays in the Xichong area, each with its own unique style and characteristics. Named after the 8 huge palm trees in the courtyard, the Palm Bay B&B was built by a group of senior artists in Shenzhen, covering an area of nearly 200 square meters, with a number of public spaces, which has a unique style. Adjacent to the Shenzhen Observatory, walk 500 meters to the No. 4 beach with the best surfing beach in Shenzhen, you can go to the observatory to hike and overlook the entire sea during the day, surf on the beach, take children to play in the beach, and enjoy the beach bar at night.
Pavilion B&B is a B&B with an integrated surf club, hoping to provide travelers with the most relaxed and comfortable life by the sea, and feel the vitality and heat of life together.
Xichong Banxia integrates guest rooms, catering, bar, event planning, and intimate butler service.
Xichong Starry Sky Hotel is located in Xichong Seaside Resort, Nanao Street, Dapeng New District, Shenzhen. The hotel is built on a hill and faces the sea, with one of the eight most beautiful coastlines in China, a beach, close to the Xichong Planetarium and adjacent to the Shenzhen Observatory! It is the only local area that integrates tourism accommodation, catering, conference training, astronomical knowledge travel and night sky stargazing...... and other services, the most complete facilities of the green four-star hotel.
Located in Xinwu Village at the foot of the Shenzhen Observatory in Xichong, Dapeng Peninsula, Shenzhen, the Stargazing Sky Inn has a stargazing platform on the roof, the safety fence of the platform is all heightened, and there are blackout curtains that can be put down at any time.
Source | Crystal APP
Reporter: Chen Bixia
Correspondent: Nan Xuan