2h Direct from Wuhan! China's Number One Sweet Persimmon Village, This is How to Enjoy Autumn

🚗 Drive through the Dabie Mountains, and when you see persimmon trees covering the hills, you know you've arrived at "China's Number One Sweet Persimmon Village" — Zanzi Stone Village.
🌞 In late autumn, the village is filled with century-old persimmon trees bearing golden-yellow fruits. Under the blue sky, they look like thousands of little lanterns lighting up the mountains and fields.
🍂 Walking into the village, even the air is filled with the sweet scent of persimmons. This is the most tempting autumn flavor of Luotian.

🌟 Practical Travel Guide
⏰ Best Time: Late October to mid-November is the best period to enjoy the persimmons.
🎉 The 2025 Sweet Persimmon Festival opens on October 26th, the liveliest time to visit.

🚙 Transportation: 2 hours by car from Wuhan, just navigate to "Luotian Sanliban Zanzi Stone Village."
🅿️ There is a parking lot in the village with free parking.
🚌 Free shuttle buses are available at the village entrance for easy touring.
🎫 Admission: Free entry, no tickets required.

🌸 Must-Experience Highlights
🌳 Visit 400-year-old persimmon trees: The oldest persimmon tree in the village is over 400 years old. Stand beneath it and look up at the fruit-laden branches to feel the passage of time and nature’s gift.
🍯 Taste naturally de-astringed sweet persimmons: Luotian sweet persimmons are the only variety in the world that naturally lose their astringency, ready to eat right after picking, crisp and sweet.
🛤️ Stroll along the rural boardwalk: The village has a well-planned trail system. Walk along the wooden boardwalk, visit the Sweet Persimmon Museum, and experience the achievements of beautiful rural construction.

🍁 Nearby Attractions
🍃 Jiuzhi River Red Leaves: Not far from Zanzi Stone Village to Jiuzhi River Town, late October to November is the best time to see the red leaves.
🖼️ Shengrentang Village, Hexifan, and Xufengchong Village are excellent spots for red leaf viewing. The leaves of the Chinese tallow trees reflected in the water in the morning mist create a poetic scene.
⛰️ Tiantangzhai Scenic Area: As the main peak of the Dabie Mountains, Tiantangzhai offers spectacular sea of clouds and colorful mountain views. You can take a vertical elevator to the summit easily and overlook the endless mountains.

🍲 Food and Accommodation
🍲 Must-Try Foods:
🔥 Luotian Hanging Pot: A millennium-old intangible cultural heritage dish, slow-cooked over charcoal fire, warm and comforting.
🌰 Luotian Chestnuts: A nationally famous specialty, fragrant, sweet, and soft.
🏠 Accommodation Options: The village and surrounding areas offer various stays including homestays and inns. It is recommended to book in advance to ensure availability.

💡 Helpful Tips
👟 Wear comfortable shoes for easier walking in the mountains.
🧥 The temperature difference between morning and evening in the mountains is large, remember to bring a jacket.
🌱 Travel environmentally friendly, take your trash with you.
📅 Combining sweet persimmons and red leaves, a 2-day trip is most suitable.