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Go to the "Most Beautiful Village in China" in December! The last touch of autumn is waiting for you.

You must visit Wuyuan! See the Huangling sun-drying scene from your geography textbook. It’s not too late, right in early winter of December. Wuyuan Huangling, named the "Most Beautiful Village in China" by National Geographic, features a terrain with "no three feet of flat land." Villagers use bamboo mats on rooftops to dry crops, creating a seasonal "sun-drying autumn" landscape, earning it the title of "Most Beautiful Chinese Symbol." The late autumn in Wuyuan Huangling turns ordinary crops into poetry and the ancient village into a fairy tale! In early winter, the ancient village is not draped in desolation but in a warm and abundant palette. Stay in a beautiful sun-drying guesthouse inside the scenic area, and open the window to an exquisite view. Mountain mists gently swirl, white walls stand quietly, dark tiles hold autumn hues, and bamboo mats spread colors. One can’t help but admire the poetic dwelling sought by the ancients—perhaps this is what it looked like! The beauty of Huangling is so naturally splendid and festive. When the Hui-style ancient village meets the colorful sun-drying autumn, scenes of bountiful harvests unfold before your eyes. Don’t just rush through; be sure to stay and experience the ancient village’s mornings, sunsets, and twilight. I stayed two nights in a sun-drying guesthouse inside the scenic area and felt I couldn’t take enough photos. There’s also a Yishanju guesthouse on the mountain where you can soak in hot springs while enjoying the autumn colors. In the morning, stand on the guesthouse balcony and watch the sunlight cross the ridges, shining on layers of white walls and black tiles, on ginkgo and persimmon trees—the whole ancient village instantly comes alive. During the day, dress as a village girl and wander around. Huangling Ancient Village has many photo spots: the ancestral hall square, sun-drying platforms, photography bar, sun-drying workshop, patriotism wall, Wugui Hall… every scene is photogenic. It’s like falling into a dream of harvest, full of joy. At night, wait for the sunset glow, join the long queue to watch dragon lantern dances and intangible cultural heritage paper lantern crane dances. This lively night tour with thousands of lights is bustling and festive. This December, visit Wuyuan Huangling and step into this colorful three-dimensional poem!
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