Perseid Meteor Shower - Prince Edward Peak | Camping Experience: Dawn and Sunset

Day 1 Shanghai → Prince Edward

07:45

Gather and set off!!!

Meet at the designated location of China-TravelNote and sign in to get on the bus🚌🚌

08:00

Depart on time!!

On the way, the team leader began to explain the itinerary, the team members introduced themselves to each other, and the team leader led everyone to interact, and there was laughter all the way☺️☺️.

Everyone rests in the service area and takes their own lunch

The drive is long, so it is recommended to bring a pillow and eye mask (which are especially useful when camping at night!!)

13:00

After a long journey, we finally arrived at the Taizijian Station. We got off the bus, packed our gear, and then headed to Taizijian for camping.

When you arrive at the camping site, find a suitable location, set up camp, and pack your luggage, a professional tour guide will teach or help you set up your tent.

6:40 PM

When the sun 🌄 completely sinks into the horizon, the color of the sky gradually changes from bright to deep.

The stars 💫 began to light up one by one, and night officially fell.

We stood on Prince Peak, our hearts filled with gratitude for the day and longing for the starry sky at night.

After watching the sunset, everyone went down the mountain to rest and went to sleep in the tent. It is recommended that everyone bring their own gear and wait for the tour leader to notify them to watch the meteors and the Milky Way.

Regarding dinner: Everyone can bring a delicious hodgepodge in the group in advance! Please see the comments section for detailed results~

11:00 PM

Everyone started to leave the tents, and the sky full of stars came into view.

Bring a lounge chair or a cushion, and we'll sit around the lights 🔥, share the day's fun, and tell each other stories 🎒.

You can bring board game cards such as Script Killing/Werewolf Killing to make the waiting less boring!

The light illuminates everyone's face, warm and friendly.

There was silence all around, with only the occasional chirping of insects and the sound of breeze rustling the leaves.

We held our breath and seemed to hear the ticking of time in our ears🌌🌌.

Notes: 1. Sunrise, sunset, starry sky, Milky Way, and sea of ​​clouds are natural phenomena. Whether you can see them during your trip depends on the actual weather. Thank you for your support and understanding. 2. Taizijian is at a high altitude. Although it is summer, the temperature is relatively low. Please remember to dress warmly!

Driving time: Shanghai to Taizijian Station: about 4.5 hours

Hiking: 1.5km with a climb of about 200 meters, gentle slope climb, beginner-friendly!

Notes: 1. Sunrises 🌅, sunsets 🌄, the starry sky 🌌, the Milky Way, meteor showers, and other natural phenomena are subject to weather conditions. Whether or not you'll see them during your trip depends on the weather. Thank you for your understanding.
2. Space on the summit is limited, so please select a spot to pitch your tent 🏕️ upon arrival.
3. Tent 🏕️ camping is limited, so please make sure to use the restroom before ascending the mountain!
4. At night, there is no light on the summit, so please bring a headlamp, flashlight 🔦, or camping lantern!
5. Taizijian is at a high altitude and temperatures can be low, so please dress warmly! !!!!!!!!!

Day 2 Prince Peak → Ruijing Stone Flower Cave → Shanghai

04:00

Watch the sunrise! ! ! !

Around 4:40

As the night slowly fades away, the world is immersed in tranquility.

The stars 🌌 gradually disappeared, and the sky changed from dark blue to light gray, heralding the arrival of a new day.

Led by our team leader, we climbed to the top to watch the sunrise.

At this moment, we are standing on the top of Prince Peak, breathing the first breath of air in the morning, feeling the peace and tranquility of nature🌄🌄.

Then we went down the mountain, took a rest and took a nap.

08:00

We got up, had breakfast,

Pick up the garbage around you and tidy up the tent.

Fulfill the LNT rule for every outdoor person.

No trace camping, no trace in the mountains!!

We took the trash down the mountain and headed to our next destination!!!

11:00

First, we’ll have a group meal at a farmer’s house to relieve the fatigue of chasing stars.

Then we arrived at the summer resort-Ruijing Stone Flower Cave⛰️⛰️

The cave is famous for its large scale and spectacular stone flowers, and is hailed by experts as the "Karst Museum".

As an "underground garden", it combines natural wonders and geological mysteries, making it an excellent place to explore the charm of karst.

Its constant temperature (18°C in all seasons) also makes it an ideal destination for summer escapes and winter warm travel.

2:30 PM

We left the scenic area and started to return to Shanghai🚌🚌,

On the way back, we have time to reminisce about every detail of our journey.

The people we met, the scenery we saw, and the stories we experienced have all become our precious memories, replaying in our minds one by one as the bus travels.

On the way back, we will stop at a service area for everyone to replenish supplies, use the toilet, and relieve fatigue caused by the journey.

7:30 PM

We arrived at the departure point, and everyone was reluctant to leave and kissed goodbye with tears in their eyes 🎒🎒!

Driving time: Ruijing Shihuadong Scenic Area ~ Shanghai 4 hours

Hiking: Scenic area tour guide explanation + tour about 1.5 hours

Note: 1. When camping outdoors, be sure to take away your garbage. Protecting nature starts with you and me.

one.

Q: Will I definitely see the Perseid meteor shower?

A: Meteor showers are astronomical spectacles and are probabilistic events. However, the Perseid meteor shower is so bright and abundant that it has become one of the most popular meteor showers. Every year, this meteor shower appears on the list of the most spectacular and most anticipated astronomical events.

two.

Q: Do I need to carry the camping equipment up the mountain by myself? Is it far?

A: This route is an outdoor heavy-load camping experience line. Camping equipment needs to be carried up the mountain by yourself. However, our starting point to the camping spot is only about 1.5km hiking and about 250 meters climbing.

three.

Q: Is it convenient to go to the toilet on the mountain?

A: Since we are purely outdoor camping, we try to solve the toilet problem before going up the mountain, otherwise we can only solve it on the mountain.

Ruijing Stone Flower Cave:

Core Features: Three Unique Features: "High, Splendid, and Strange."
"High" refers to the vertical cave
, a rarity in China. With a total drop of 124.6 meters, it is the tallest of any open karst cave in China. The first cave hall reaches a vertical drop of 82 meters, requiring a descent via the "Ruijing Sky Ladder." Illuminated by the stalactites on either side of the ladder, the stalactites create magnificent scenes, such as a giant lion swooping down on an eagle, a child worshipping Guanyin, and a sailboat setting sail.
"Splendid" refers to the unparalleled display of thousands of stone flowers
. The cave boasts over 36,000 stone flowers, the highest density and largest in the world. These flowers grow radially along the fissures, resembling a pure white like jade. Their shapes range from chrysanthemums to branches, and their sizes range from straw hats to coins. Over 3,600 of these flowers, including the rare black and curly stone flowers, are scattered throughout the second cave hall's ceiling. From a distance, they resemble a galaxy of stars, while up close, they resemble a dazzling display of autumn chrysanthemums.
"Wonderful"—Rare and Uncommon Cloud Basins and Kelp Screens. The fifth hall's ceiling is covered with cloud-shaped stone basins, resembling the auspicious cloud reliefs of the Olympic torch. This is a world first, and experts call it "a wonder of the world."
Kelp Screens: Natural reliefs form on the cave walls, such as twin dragons playing with a pearl and the Queen Mother's Jade Pool, with exquisite textures that defy human effort.

Prince Edward Peak:

Taizijian is 1,557 meters above sea level. The high altitude keeps it away from the interference of surface dust and fog, and the atmospheric transparency is high, which significantly improves the visibility of the starry sky. The Porter dark sky classification reaches level 2 (the Milky Way is clearly visible to the naked eye).

The east side is the southern Anhui mountainous area, the west side is the remnant of Tianmu Mountain, and there are no large industrial light sources around, so the night sky is extremely pure. The top of the mountain is a ridge terrain, with no obstructions on all sides, and you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Milky Way across the sky, sunrise clouds and meteor showers.