Autumn is the season of harvest. In Shangluo Village, Guangzhou, where persimmon growing is the mainstay industry, the fruit is ripening. Terraced persimmon trees cascade down the hillsides, their branches heavy with orange-red fruit, drawing visitors eager to take in the autumn scenery.  

From the forest trails, red persimmons dot the green foliage, unfolding a panorama of autumn across the hills. In the orchards, families weave through the trees picking fruit. At the viewing platform, young tourists pause for photos, while others stroll along the village paths and mountain trails to savour the view.

Villagers say the persimmon season lasts until late November. During this peak period, the village has added shuttle buses linking metro and bus stations and 1,800 new parking spaces for visitors' convenience. This year, 28 persimmon viewing gardens have been laid out, along with new attractions: rice paddy vistas, stream-side play, tea brewing around the stove, outdoor barbecues, and hands-on study tours. Villagers have also crafted distinctive treats such as persimmon coffee and persimmon ice cream for visitors to sample. Strolling through the persimmon groves while savouring the fruit's sweetness—that is autumn's own quiet contentment.