When the morning light kisses Tachuan, autumn takes shape...

At dawn, before the morning mist in Tachuan has lifted, the first ray of sunlight pierces through. The golden-red light spreads over the tops of the Chinese tallow trees, dyeing the leaves into translucent amber. The morning dew shimmers on the leaf tips, then falls into the grass, stirring a whisper of autumn.

Walking along the stone path into the village, the old houses of Yixian hide in the shadows of trees. The frost on the black tiles melts under the sunlight, releasing a faint white steam. Turning a corner, you encounter a century-old sweetgum tree, its trunk thick and dark as ink, while its branches blaze with orange-red fire. Golden light filters through the leaves, casting dancing spots on the ground, as if someone scattered bits of gold.

💡 Morning Viewing Guide:
⏰ Time Anchors:
👉 Best Time:
6:00-7:30 AM
After the autumn equinox, sunrise gets later. It’s recommended to check the sunrise time for the day and arrive 30 minutes early to secure a spot.

👉 Light Changes:
6:00 AM is pale gold, tinting the maple leaves pink;
6:40 AM turns warm orange, with “Tyndall light” visible through the mist;
7:20 AM becomes bright yellow, lighting the rice fields like shattered glass.

📷 Golden Photo Spots:
✅ Village Entrance Viewing Platform:
Wide-angle panoramic shots: red leaves, white walls with black tiles, distant mountains layered in golden light, and morning mist spreading like an ink wash painting.

✅ Under the Century-old Sweetgum Tree:
Low-angle upward shots: sunlight filtering through branches, light spots falling on stone steps, people standing in the tree’s shadow with hems catching flecks of gold.

✅ Rice Field Path:
Side backlight shots of walking figures: rice ears dripping with morning dew, sunlight coming from the side and behind, making hair and rice awns glow.

💁‍♀️ Outfit Suggestions:
✅ Wear off-white or light khaki clothing (avoid black/dark colors, which get “swallowed” by the golden light).

✅ Bring a thin scarf (it’s slightly chilly in the morning light; draping it over your shoulders and letting it flutter adds dynamic movement to photos).

📝 Hidden Experiences:

✅ Stop by the old tea shop at the village entrance (opens at 6:30 AM), buy a cup of Huangshan Maofeng tea, hold the warm cup under the porch, and watch the sunlight inch over the horse-head walls opposite. The tea aroma mixed with the sweetness of red leaves is the taste of autumn.

✅ If you see villagers herding cattle, don’t miss capturing the moment: the old ox’s shadow stretches long, and when its hooves step into puddles, the golden light breaks into star-like ripples.

When the mist fully clears, all of Tachuan is bathed in warm light. The red Chinese tallow, yellow rice fields, and green bamboo leaves entwine in the golden glow. Suddenly, you understand: Tachuan’s autumn is a love letter written by sunlight to the mountains, every word shimmering with gold.

Community Creation Center Benefits Team