Wuyuan Shicheng Red Leaf Scenic Area: The Last Red of Winter

This winter, I once again visited the charming village of Shicheng in Dazhangshan Township, Wuyuan. Ten days ago, I came to Shicheng with my family and stayed at the village secretary's house in Daicun Village, next to the viewing platform. Thanks to Trip.com, I was able to book two rooms at a great price. The secretary's house has four floors, with the first floor serving as a restaurant and living room, and the other floors as guest rooms. He told me, "Luckily, you booked quickly on Trip.com and got the best price, otherwise it wouldn't have been so cheap!" Yes, I've been using Trip.com for almost 20 years and have encountered this situation many times. During the peak season for red leaves in Shicheng, when tourists from all over the country flock here, Trip.com is my best travel guarantee. …… Upon entering the village, the ancient trees at the entrance were still brilliantly red. Fallen leaves covered the ground beneath the tall and straight maple trees. Since it was the weekend, a group of village children were playing under the trees. A few young and attractive tourists passed by, singing the popular song "Apple Fragrance." "On Six Star Street, you can still hear..." The tourists had just started singing when the children playing nearby joined in, singing the next line, "the sound of the bayan?" "In Alexander's bakery," "Is the bread out of the oven?" After walking around the village, I was lucky to find that although the leaves of the famous tallow tree had fallen, the tall and ancient red maple trees were still as beautiful as ever. My wife and I quickly took photos of the trees. As if by magic, just as we were hoping for some smoke to add to the atmosphere, blue smoke rose from under a red maple tree not far away. We marveled at our good fortune, feeling that good deeds are rewarded! Over a decade ago, I worked in the media and promoted tourism in Wuyuan County. I had visited Shicheng (which was not yet an official scenic area) many times. Back then, there were no drones or such well-developed viewing platforms. To take panoramic photos, you had to climb the back mountain, which was very tiring. Now, with the development of tourism, the conditions have improved, and the scenic area is more beautiful than ever!