A Tender Gaze at the Starry Sky

Recommended Hidden Gem Scenic Spot: Jiangnan Tianchi Tianhuangping Star Gazing in Huzhou After spending too much time in the hustle and bustle of Hangzhou city, I always felt something was missing in life. Until I heard that Tianhuangping in Jiangnan Tianchi, Huzhou, is an excellent place for stargazing, I set off on this star-chasing journey to explore the romance the universe hides deep in the mountains. Following the winding mountain road upwards, the car spiraled towards Tianhuangping. The mountain road looked like a bluish-gray ribbon wrapped around the waist of the green mountains. When you first stand on the viewing platform overlooking the entire Tianchi, the visual impact is beyond words. The water surface is like a perfectly polished mirror, reflecting the surrounding rolling green mountains. At dusk, I pitched a tent on the grass by the lake. As the sun gradually set, the sky darkened, and the stars began to twinkle. At this moment, climbing the steps up to Tianhuangping, you will be stunned by the scene before you. The sky full of stars is like dazzling gems embedded in the night sky, shining brightly. As night deepened and the temperature dropped, I stood on the Cloud Top Viewing Platform gazing at the shifting stars, and in front of the Tianhuangping pavilion, I felt the vastness of the universe. Those twinkling stars were like childhood dreams, distant yet bright. Before sunrise the next day, I climbed the high ground along the rainbow steps and saw the eastern morning light faintly appearing, the sky beginning to turn pale, and the stars slowly fading. But those starlights had already settled in my heart. Perhaps in the city nights ahead, thinking of the Tianhuangping starry sky will let me once again touch the tenderness of the universe, reminding me that beyond the busy and trivial, there is such a vast and brilliant existence waiting for us to look up to, to revere, and to love. Location: Tianhuangping Town, Anji County, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province Altitude: 908 meters Opening Hours: 09:00 - 17:00 Tickets: 80 RMB/adult, free with the Shihua Zhejiang Cultural Tourism Card! Transportation: Recommended to drive Parking: Parking lot beside the scenic area, 20 RMB/car with no time limit Must-try experiences: 1. Tianchi Viewing Platform: The main lake surface is nearly 1,000 meters above sea level, with crystal-clear blue water surrounded by mountains and bamboo forests. In the early morning, watch the mist swirling; at sunset, see the afterglow spill over the lake. Perfect for photos. On clear days, the lake surface mirrors the blue sky, like a fairyland. 2. Tianhuangping Pumped Storage Power Station: As the core of the scenic area, it is both an important energy project and a unique cultural landscape. Visitors can learn about the pumped storage principle, see the fascinating water operation between the "upper pool" Jiangnan Tianchi and the "lower pool," and experience the integration of human engineering and nature. 3. Stargazing and Star Photography: Tianhuangping is a well-known stargazing spot. Due to its high altitude and low light pollution, it is a paradise for star lovers. It is recommended to choose clear, cloudless nights. The Milky Way is clear in summer, and constellations like Orion can be photographed in winter. Accommodation suggestions: 1. If budget allows, the first choice is the resort inside the scenic area, such as Jiangnan Tianchi Resort, which offers better conditions. 2. You can also rent tents for camping at the front desk of Jiangnan Tianchi Resort or bring your own. @Shihua Zhejiang Cultural Tourism Card