Pingtung Promotes New Stargazing Tourism Model; Invites Public for Moon Observation on May 1st
Pingtung County is promoting its stargazing tourism with upcoming events, including a moon observation activity on May 1st at the Pingtung Wuyan Field, following a successful meteor shower viewing. The county aims to become a leading stargazing destination.
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(Central News Agency, Reporter Li Hui-ting, Pingtung County, April 20) The Pingtung County Government has been promoting stargazing tourism in recent years, holding an astronomical guide event for the Lyrids meteor shower at the Liuli Suspension Bridge on the 18th, which attracted stargazers. On May 1st, a moon observation event will be held at the Pingtung Wuyan Field, inviting the public to admire the full moon through high-magnification telescopes.
The Pingtung County Government stated today through a press release that in recent years, it has connected unique attractions in various townships, combined with low-light pollution environments and professional guidance, to promote a dark sky tourism model that balances ecological conservation with tourism experience. This is gradually shaping Pingtung into a representative stargazing tourism destination in Taiwan, allowing tourists to explore mountains and seas in different seasons and feel the unique tranquility and romance of Pingtung.
The County Government's Tourism and Transportation Department stated that the "Galactic Prelude - Lyrids Meteor Shower" astronomical guided tour event held at the Liuli Suspension Bridge on the 18th attracted hundreds of stargazers who experienced stargazing late at night on the suspension bridge. Led by Pingtung Stargazing Ambassador Shi Shi-zhi, participants successfully captured moments of meteors streaking across the night sky, with cheers erupting from the crowd, creating a lively atmosphere.
The Tourism and Transportation Department mentioned that Pingtung has deep potential for developing stargazing tourism. On May 1st, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM, they will host "Interstellar Wanderer - Moon Observation" at the Pingtung Wuyan Field, inviting the public to closely observe the beauty of the full moon and experience astronomical charm different from meteor showers.
The County Government stated that the event site will be equipped with high-magnification astronomical telescopes and star-capturing equipment, allowing everyone to easily approach the starry sky. Not only can they observe celestial bodies up close, but they can also capture images of nebulae with their smartphones and share their stargazing achievements on social media in real-time. (Editor: Zhang Ya-jing) 1150420
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The Pingtung County Government stated today through a press release that in recent years, it has connected unique attractions in various townships, combined with low-light pollution environments and professional guidance, to promote a dark sky tourism model that balances ecological conservation with tourism experience. This is gradually shaping Pingtung into a representative stargazing tourism destination in Taiwan, allowing tourists to explore mountains and seas in different seasons and feel the unique tranquility and romance of Pingtung.
The County Government's Tourism and Transportation Department stated that the "Galactic Prelude - Lyrids Meteor Shower" astronomical guided tour event held at the Liuli Suspension Bridge on the 18th attracted hundreds of stargazers who experienced stargazing late at night on the suspension bridge. Led by Pingtung Stargazing Ambassador Shi Shi-zhi, participants successfully captured moments of meteors streaking across the night sky, with cheers erupting from the crowd, creating a lively atmosphere.
The Tourism and Transportation Department mentioned that Pingtung has deep potential for developing stargazing tourism. On May 1st, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM, they will host "Interstellar Wanderer - Moon Observation" at the Pingtung Wuyan Field, inviting the public to closely observe the beauty of the full moon and experience astronomical charm different from meteor showers.
The County Government stated that the event site will be equipped with high-magnification astronomical telescopes and star-capturing equipment, allowing everyone to easily approach the starry sky. Not only can they observe celestial bodies up close, but they can also capture images of nebulae with their smartphones and share their stargazing achievements on social media in real-time. (Editor: Zhang Ya-jing) 1150420
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