The autumn red leaves of Zibo Shi'anyu are a breathtaking visual feast, as if the entire world has been painted with dreamlike colors.

From mid-to-late October to mid-November each year is the best time to view the red leaves of Shi'anyu. Stepping into Shi'anyu is like entering a richly colored oil painting. The smoke trees covering the mountains and plains, under the gentle caress of the autumn wind, gradually turn a brilliant red. The red hues, deep or light, intense or subtle, some are passionately vibrant, like burning flames; others are subtly reserved, like the evening glow in the sky. Especially those century-old smoke trees, their gnarled branches intertwined with fiery red leaves, display an ancient yet flamboyant beauty, as if narrating tales of time.

Sunlight sprinkles on the red leaves, and the leaves shimmer with golden light, creating a dreamlike and ethereal scene amidst the interplay of light and shadow. Strolling along the mountain paths, with rustling fallen leaves underfoot, it feels like a beautiful symphony played by autumn. Looking down from the mountain-top observation deck, the continuous mountain ranges are covered by red leaves, like a red ocean with layers of rolling waves, utterly magnificent.

Besides the red leaves covering the mountains, the village also features "shaiqiu" (autumn sun-drying) scenes, with yellow pumpkins, red chili peppers, and persimmons hanging from trees, complementing the red leaves and filled with a strong sense of rustic life and the charm of autumn.

Post by Ch1m3r1c_Wh1spl3 | Oct 27, 2025