In the misty mountains of east China’s Anhui Province, the rice terraces of Xinglong Town have transformed into a living canvas of gold as autumn harvest season arrives. With nearly 700 hectares of cascading fields, the region buzzes with activity as farmers gather crops against a backdrop of traditional village homes — a scene straight out of a Studio Ghibli film 🎨✨.
Locals describe the terraces as a ‘four-season symphony,’ where emerald-green paddies in summer give way to fiery amber waves in fall. ‘It’s like painting with nature,’ says Chen Wei, a third-generation farmer, as workers bundle rice stalks using methods passed down for centuries. The harvest not only feeds communities but also draws photographers and travelers chasing that perfect sunrise-over-the-slopes shot 📸.
While modern farming tech has reached these heights, many families maintain organic practices, creating a unique blend of tradition and sustainable agriculture. Tourism officials note a 40% rise in visitors this season, with homestays offering harvest experiences — think rice-planting workshops and moonlit folk song performances 🎶.
As day breaks over the terraces, the morning mist parts to reveal farmers moving like brushstrokes across the landscape — proof that some masterpieces are best created season by season.
