The sunshine on the weekend was just right, and I chose to enjoy the "persimmon" scenery in autumn and came to an ancient village on Siming Mountain - Shangpingkan. It has a long history and unique scenery, especially the red and bright persimmon trees that fill the mountain, which makes people fascinated.
The early autumn mountain breeze with a hint of coolness blows on my cheeks, making me feel a freshness and tranquility that I have never felt before. Walking up the rugged mountain road, the persimmon trees on both sides of the road are like soldiers in a row, arranged in a neat manner, and the trees are full of golden persimmons, as if they are small lanterns, illuminating the entire mountain forest.
The number and density of persimmon trees here are amazing. Some of them stand on the side of mountain cliffs, some grow in valleys, and some ancient persimmon trees, with thick trunks and lush branches, have witnessed the vicissitudes of this land for a hundred years. I stopped to look closely at the persimmon trees, and saw that their leaves had begun to turn slightly yellow, and the persimmons were like small suns, hanging all over the branches.
Continuing on, I came to Shangping Kangu Village. This ancient village is scattered among the mountains, and the houses are scattered, which looks quaint and peaceful. As I walked around the village, I could occasionally see some old people sitting in the doorway basking in the sun while children frolicked in the fields. Everything here seems so harmonious and so natural.
Walking into a small shop, the owner enthusiastically introduced me to the specialty of the shop, dried persimmons. He told me that the dried persimmons here are made from local red persimmons, which are soft, sweet but not greasy, and are very popular with tourists. I tasted a slice of dried persimmon, and it was so delicious that it seemed to condense the beauty of autumn into one bite.
Walking through the village, I stopped from time to time to admire the surrounding scenery. The sky is exceptionally blue, the clouds are exceptionally white, and the mountains are undulating and mist-shrouded, as if you are in a fairyland. And the mountains full of persimmon trees and dried persimmons made me feel the unique charm of this place.
Before you know it, it's getting late. I stood on the top of the hill, overlooking this red and gorgeous persimmon forest and quaint village, and my heart was full of emotion. This weekend's autumn trip allowed me to appreciate the magnificence of nature and the tranquility of ancient villages, and also made me experience the harvest and joy of autumn.
In the end, I left Shangpingkan with a lot of harvest and good memories. This little-traveled place gave me an unforgettable weekend getaway. I am sure that in the future, I will come here again to experience the unique scenery and history.
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