Zhaoqing's "Reclining Buddha Holding the Sun" Phenomenon Goes Viral!

Today, Zhaoqing's "celestial phenomenon" has taken the internet by storm! The annual autumnal equinox event, "Reclining Buddha Holding the Sun," is back. Has your social media feed been flooded with it today? On September 14, the "Seven-Star Exclusive Reclining Buddha Holding the Sun" 2025 Zhaoqing Star Lake Autumnal Equinox Viewing Season officially kicked off! According to astronomy experts, this year's "Reclining Buddha Holding the Sun" viewing season will last for an extended period. The best viewing times are from September 13 to September 23, between approximately 6:00 PM and 6:30 PM, with the exact sunset position shifting daily. While September 16 is the optimal viewing day, the stunning glow and grandeur of the phenomenon on surrounding dates are equally impressive. Seventy-year-old Ms. Li from Guangzhou shared that she and her husband have been staying in Zhaoqing for a week just to witness this celestial wonder. "We plan to stay in Zhaoqing until after the spectacle on September 17 before heading home!" This phenomenon is the result of the precise alignment of the sun's position with the mountain contours. The "Reclining Buddha" is a natural landform, formed by the peaks of Apo Rock and Wansong Ridge along the shores of Star Lake, stretching about 1.2 kilometers. From a distance, it resembles a massive reclining Buddha. Every year around the spring and autumn equinoxes, at approximately 6:00 PM, the setting sun aligns perfectly with the "Buddha's mouth," creating the breathtaking "Reclining Buddha Holding the Sun" spectacle. Due to the typically clear weather during the autumnal equinox, tens of thousands of tourists and photography enthusiasts gather by the lake each year to capture this rare moment, making it an annual highlight in Zhaoqing. Many visitors even book nearby hotels months in advance just to witness the magical moment of "Reclining Buddha Holding the Sun." Don't miss out—book your trip now!