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Lately, I wonder if all you "Liu Yifei" fans out there are just like me, You Xiaoxia, following the real Liu Yifei's footsteps and grinning wildly at Aunt Pan'er on screen. You Xiaoxia, caught up with episode 19 of "Dream of the Red Chamber," and the scene where Pan'er and Gu Qianfan lie in a small boat, floating on the water, surrounded by fireflies, is so peaceful and beautiful—truly romantic!
Picture @ Tencent Video "Dream of the Red Chamber"
Watching Pan'er having fun with the fireflies, it suddenly occurred to me that it's already mid-June, the romantic season for fireflies! According to statistics, 95% of the world's population has never seen a firefly.
Picture @ Tencent Video "Dream of the Red Chamber"
Watching fireflies is a ritual to welcome summer, so You Xiaoxia quickly compiled 9 romantic firefly-viewing routes around 4 major cities, where you can play in the water, visit ancient towns, and eat delicious food. Bring your lover, call your bestie, and bring your baby. In just one weekend, we can also have the same romance as in "Dream of Red Mansions"!
Picture @ Tencent Video "Dream of the Red Chamber"
Fireflies, Metasequoia forest, and nature tours
Everyone has a childhood dream. Do you still remember catching loaches and fireflies in the countryside when you were a child?
Moganshan, a prime summer escape near Hangzhou, boasts vast forests and bamboo forests, an average temperature of just 24°C, and was named one of the world's 45 most worthwhile scenic spots by The New York Times. While Hangzhou is experiencing a relentless heatwave, nearby Moganshan offers a refreshing breeze.
Its superior forest resources are also very suitable for fireflies to survive. The owner of the Fluorescent Water Forest Manor has devoted four years of hard work to create a pristine firefly habitat.
From June to September every year, this place turns into a fairy tale world. No matter it is sunny or rainy, you can see fireflies flying in the sky under the night sky.
Walking slowly in the dim light, fireflies flickered and danced around me, like elves shining in the summer night.
Strolling along the Metasequoia forest trail, with towering Metasequoia trees and patches of pristine bamboo forests, it feels like walking into the pure fairy tale world of Hayao Miyazaki.
Moganshan has a wide variety of flora and fauna. Before nightfall, you can encounter butterflies, damselflies, tadpoles, frogs, mantises, katydids and other small insects.
The nature teacher will explain their living habits and characteristics, allowing children to better understand these creatures in nature. Here, let's spend an unforgettable "Midsummer Night's Dream" together.
Explore the Yunqi Bamboo Path at night, chase the light at Faxi Temple, view the Shili Langyao, and visit Longjing Village.
Xixi Wetland is too popular, Jingshan is too far away, and Shangtianzhu, located deeper in Lingyin, is busy with tea picking in spring, while in summer, fireflies dance in the sky due to the natural environment that is hard to find in the city.
As a rare gathering place for fireflies in the city, Shangtianzhu is very peaceful at night, especially on summer nights after rain, when you can step into the green forest of stars and fireflies with one step.
Fireflies are most active from 0.5 to 3 hours after sunset. Walking along the trail deep into the woods, you'll find a seemingly hidden galaxy of stars. The Milky Way, a band of fireflies, looms in the underbrush, creating a dreamlike beauty that seems unreal.
Due to different temperatures and humidity, the number of fireflies varies from day to day. In the pleasant early summer, come to Tianzhu, enjoy the cool breeze and chat in the night, and find the exclusive romance of summer!
Meicheng Ancient Town, Chasing Fireflies, Xin'an Fog, Sailing in Qili, Jiuxing Fishing Village
"Fuchun is the best mountain and water in the world"
The Fuchun River Basin hides the most exquisite mountain and water scenery, just like the scene depicted in the masterpiece "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains".
At the hidden source of the Fuchun River, there is an unhyped resort area - the Jiangnan Secret Land Qili Yangfan Scenic Area, which also houses an art gallery that won an American architecture award.
Fireflies, the night elves of the Fuchun River, flicker and dazzle in the bushes, dotting the riverside trails. Rain or shine, they're always there, and this little-known spot offers a chance to spend the summer night with them all to yourself.
There is also an Instagram-style B&B with a panoramic river view hidden here. Come here to escape the heat in the summer, listen to cicadas, visit art galleries, and play in the swimming pool during the day, and watch fireflies and listen to music in a folk tavern at night.
The Fuchun River is just outside the window, where you can enjoy Yanzhou snacks, local river seafood, and special meals from internet-famous restaurants. It is truly a leisurely experience unique to summer.
Secret Forest of Purple Mountain·Watching Fireflies at Night·Insect Science
Purple Mountain is Nanjing's natural oxygen bar, with rich vegetation and beautiful scenery, and Linggu Temple is one of its representatives.
Every summer, the "Firefly Road" at Linggu Temple becomes Nanjing's most dreamy check-in spot, with tens of thousands of fireflies creating a summer forest extravaganza.
Fireflies danced through the forest grass, emitting romantic and mysterious signals, like lighting sky lanterns on the ground. It was as if they had painted a star map among the grass, embellishing this dark and peaceful earth.
Look for fireflies on a midsummer night and visit a museum in the air-conditioned noon.
Cool off under the city's many plane trees, avoid the crowds and stroll along the Qinhuai River... The limited edition summer Nanjing is waiting for you here!
The firefly species in Zijin Mountain mainly include yellow-veined firefly and black-tailed firefly. If you choose the parent-child version, you can also learn about insects with the teacher!
Colorful Ancient Town, Dream Canyon, Chasing Fireflies, Playing Light Painting/1 Day
In our childhood, under the vast starry sky, tiny, shining fireflies weaved unforgettable and beautiful dreams for us. However, we rarely see them when we grow up.
But we still found a niche place around Chengdu where you can watch fireflies, play in the water, go river tracing, visit the ancient town, walk through the water forest, and have fun in the water.
When night falls, go on a "firefly date" and encounter the midsummer dream of fireflies!
Datong Ancient Town, known as the "Colorful Ancient Town", is an important market town on the Southern Silk Road.
The stilt houses from the Ming and Qing dynasties and the colorful houses stand by the river. Although you are in Sichuan, it feels like you have walked into a European fairy tale world.
The parent-child version of the firefly route also has a special firefly science session, allowing children to learn from "The Disappearing Fireflies" why fireflies glow and their living habits, thereby increasing their knowledge.
Then transform into a little night warrior and go to the camp to look for the "night elves" that only appeared in fairy tales. There are fluorescent dances, green wonderland, dreamy canyons, and tens of thousands of fireflies like bright star lights, lighting up the summer night and taking you back to your childhood memories.
Beautiful Mountains and Waters, Fireflies, Animal Classroom/2 Days 1 Night
Fireflies, twinkling and dancing like lanterns, were once a part of our summer nights.
While cities are plagued by light pollution and environmental pollution, Shidu in western Beijing boasts a naturally pollution-free environment. With its picturesque scenery and picturesque landscape, you can even see fireflies in groups of two or three.
In addition, many native species such as the black stork and the oriental loach, as well as alien species such as the Taihang macaque, have made this place their home.
Spend a weekend in Shidu to escape the summer heat, play in the water, chase fireflies, and learn about animals!
Firefly Farm·Insect Science/1 Day
The Firefly Manor, located in Shichuan Town, Yubei District, Chongqing, covers an area of 270 acres. It is a place with beautiful mountains, clear waters, singing birds and fragrant flowers. It is a place to return to the countryside, reminisce about the past, and "pick chrysanthemums under the eastern fence and leisurely see the southern mountains."
The farm uses natural farming principles, without arable land or fertilizers, to cultivate safe fruits and vegetables. The farm boasts millions of fireflies, a density second to none in China.
From May to July every year, the night sky of the manor is filled with dancing fireflies, which is beautiful and spectacular, attracting a large number of photography enthusiasts. When the fireflies light up their lights, holding their dim little lights, they dance slowly in the forest, and have a romantic reunion with us who believe in fairy tales.
It’s firefly season again. In order to celebrate this fleeting summer, let’s go to the firefly forest and rediscover the essential sense of ritual for spending the summer!
