Hidden gem in Yangdi, Guilin! The romance of the "Moonlight Chinese Tallow" and the moon

After seeing countless photos of the Chinese tallow trees in Yangdi, Guilin, I finally realized: the "moonlight feeling" here isn’t actually from the moon! It’s a gentle trap secretly woven by sunlight and river water~ On the hiking trail from Xingping to Yangdi, I was suddenly stopped by a forest glowing bright red. Autumn sunlight filtered through the Chinese tallow branches, making the red leaves translucent, as if sprinkled with gold dust; when the river breeze blew, the leaves swayed, and the light and shadow fell on the shallow riverbed’s pebbles, creating an illusion of shimmering moonlight—turns out the "Moonlight Chinese Tallow" everyone talks about is a surprise from the sunlight! 📸 Photo tips: • Choose before 10 AM or after 4 PM, when the slanting sunlight makes the red leaves look translucent, naturally adding a soft light filter • Stand on the stones by the riverbank to capture the reflection on the water and the Chinese tallow forest in the same frame, instantly adding depth to the photo • Wear solid colors (white, light blue are especially flattering), so the red leaves don’t steal the spotlight and you blend with the scenery There’s no crowd like in tourist spots here, only the rustling of leaves in the wind and the flowing sound of the Li River. While crouching under the trees to capture details, you can even pick up a few intact red leaves—perfect to press in your notebook as a keepsake~ Next time you come to Guilin, don’t just visit ancient towns or ride bamboo rafts! Come to Yangdi to find this "Moonlight Chinese Tallow in the sunlight," and every snap you take will be a stunning autumn photo perfect for sharing on social media✨