Fellow travelers, although it’s not summer yet, it’s a good time to observe fireflies. In Qingshen, Meishan, Sichuan, there is a place where fireflies live. Before early summer, fireflies become more active. Would you like to visit for free? Remember to make an appointment, though.
Firefly Watching in Qingshen, Meishan
Before early summer arrives, fireflies in Qingshen become more and more active. In recent years, Qingshen, Meishan has become known to more people because its original ecology has been preserved and has become a warm home for creatures.
You can also see fireflies here. There are nine types of fireflies, including the three-leaf worm firefly, short-legged window firefly, yellow-margin firefly, three-section luminous firefly, and flat firefly, mainly distributed along the small streams and in the grass of Lanchanggou, Huangshuidang, Zhongyans Temple, Pingqiang Three Gorges, etc.
From this year onwards, if you want to visit, you need to make an appointment in advance on the local official WeChat account. There are also shuttle buses and night markets near the viewing area.
Practical Information
Touring address: Within Qingshen County, Meishan City, Sichuan Province
Entrance fee reference: Free
Self-driving route: Deyang – Jingkun Expressway – Chengle Expressway – Qingshen (estimated time 2 hours)
Touring tips:
①According to the local tourism bureau, the best time to watch fireflies this year is from March 20th to April 20th;
②Pay attention to safety when watching, remember to keep quiet!
③The best time to watch fireflies is one or two hours after dark. They are also most active at this time, and they rest in the later half of the night;
④Don’t use flashlights or other artificial light sources, don’t use flashlights; don’t use non-professional low-light equipment to take pictures because you won’t be able to capture that 1% beauty;
⑤Don’t catch, don’t take away!
⑥The night market is open from 6 pm to 10 pm every night, and the public bus runs from 5:30 pm to 9:50 pm every day.
⑦There are many good scenic spots near the scenic spot, such as Pingqiang Xiaosanxia, Zhongyans Temple, Hanyang Ancient Town, Longdang Gorge, etc. These places are beautiful, and you can visit them while watching fireflies.
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