Lushan Red Leaves: A Splendid Poetic Composition of Autumn

中共沂源县委宣传部2025-09-24 10:44

　　Lushan is located in Nanlushan Town, Yiyuan County, Zibo City, Shandong Province. It boasts rich natural landscapes and a unique geographical environment. Every autumn, the red leaves of Lushan are as poetic and picturesque as a painting, captivating and intoxicating.

　　Lushan boasts a diverse array of red leaves, including those of the Cotinus coggygria, maple, oak, and more. The leaves of the Cotinus coggygria are a rich, vibrant red, while those of the maple are a deep orange-red and the oak leaves a golden-red, all sparkling like gems in the sunlight, making up the most captivating autumn scenery in Lushan. Standing atop the mountain, one can gaze out over a colorful tapestry of mountains and forests, resembling a beautiful painting.

　　In addition to admiring the autumn leaves, there are numerous activities to enjoy in Lushan during autumn: one can stroll along the mountain paths, savor local cuisine in the villages at the foot of the mountains, or experience farming life at nearby agritourism facilities, feeling the joy of harvest and labor.

　　Lushan Red Leaf Tourism brings considerable economic benefits to the local area: Every autumn, thousands of tourists come to admire the red leaves and experience rural life, driving local economic development and increasing income. In addition, Nanlushan Town has combined culture and tourism by planning characteristic routes for red leaf tourism and creating a red leaf cultural tourism brand, which not only improves the quality of life of residents but also promotes local economic development and cultural inheritance.