Hunan's Nantan Grassland becomes summer stargazing destination

Updated: Aug 31, 2026 By LI MUYUN and HE CHUN in Changsha chinadaily.com.cn Print

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The sky above the Nantan Grassland comes alive with the Milky Way stretching over the mountaintops in Sangzhi county, Hunan province. [Photo by Zhang Pan and Li Senlin/For chinadaily.com.cn]

A grassland in Sangzhi county, Hunan province, has become a popular summer destination for visitors seeking cool air and clear views of the starry night sky.

As the sun sets and city lights fade, the sky above the Nantan Grassland comes alive. The Milky Way stretches over the mountaintops, visible to the naked eye on clear nights.

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