If you’re not going to Huangling, come here! Ningbo has its own autumn drying festival too!

Just 1.5 hours from Ningbo, step right into the autumn of Siming Mountain. This 600-year-old ancient village is covered with "little lanterns," and the hills are dyed red by the "Diaohong" persimmons. Under the eaves of old houses with blue bricks and wooden roofs, red chili peppers and yellow corn are drying in bamboo trays, like nature spilled its paint palette!

Here, the autumn drying festival has no crowded crowds, only the lively scene of villagers carrying ladders to pick persimmons. Every casual shot is full of rustic charm. The best autumn harvest vibes are probably all hidden in this ancient village!

Free Hanfu benefit: Free admission if you wear Hanfu before the end of October

📍Address: Shilin Village, Dalan Town, Yuyao, Ningbo
📅Best time: Mid to late October - early November

📸Must-shoot spots

1. Persimmon King Tree: At 4 PM, the sunlight slants, and the persimmons hanging on the branches look like lanterns

2. Autumn Drying Platform: Red chili peppers and corn form color blocks, perfect for aerial shots

3. Danshan Chishui: Red rocks and clear water with red persimmons, morning mist looks like a scene from a fantasy drama

4. The Ninth Cave Great Traverse
🍽️Food recommendations
There are many farmhouses in the village, affordable per person, and the native chicken is a must-try!

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Post by Cook_Ella_73 | Oct 18, 2025