Frost dyes the Guokui with fiery maples, and the warm residence’s pillow leaves intoxicate the autumn light

Driving along the remnants of Zhang Guangcai Ridge, before reaching the main peak of Guokui Mountain, you are already captivated by the red hues covering the hills. It perfectly echoes the poetic sentiment, "Stopping the carriage to admire the maple forest at dusk, the frosted leaves are redder than the flowers of February." So, abandoning the car, you climb the steps and plunge headfirst into this forest sea ignited by autumn frost. The 10.8-kilometer scenic mountain road winds through a tapestry of red maple and poplar, golden oak, and verdant pine and cypress, but the most eye-catching is the passionately burning maple forest. The frost-washed maple leaves are redder and more vibrant than the spring flowers of February. Sunlight filters through the branches, making the crimson leaves glow translucently. Occasionally, morning mist drifts by, and the interplay of light and shadow among the leaves resembles a spilled blush box from heaven and earth. Fallen leaves pile like a carpet underfoot, rustling with each step, harmonizing with the gentle whisper of the mountain breeze through the leaves, creating a unique autumn forest symphony. In the distance, the crimson rock walls complement the red maples, and in the misty haze, it’s hard to tell whether the leaves have dyed the mountain red or the mountain has enhanced the leaves’ brilliance. Following the red upward, as the chill grows, Yabuli Warm Residence Villa is nestled deep within the maple forest. Opening the window reveals a forest dyed in layers of color; closing the door embraces the warmth of natural wood. The autumn coolness brought back from the woods instantly melts away in the warmth inside. Brewing a pot of local linden honey tea, leaning on the railing to gaze afar, watching the red leaves dance gracefully in the wind, just like the poet’s words, "Pieces of red leaves fluttering gracefully," blending Zen and rustic charm. After the afternoon mist clears, stroll slowly along the creek valley trail, where the water babbles and red leaves drift on the surface, floating with the current. Occasionally, a squirrel carrying a pinecone scurries across the boardwalk, adding life to this tranquil autumn scene. Climbing to the viewing platform, the entire mountain of red maples unfolds before your eyes, burning passionately and purely vibrant, truly experiencing the ultimate meaning of "frosted leaves redder than February flowers." Autumn on Guokui Mountain is a romantic encounter between maple leaves and frost, a tangible expression of poetry and distant dreams. Yabuli Warm Residence Villa is the gentle retreat of this autumn feast, adjacent to the forest and conveniently accessible. If you want to immerse yourself in the autumn charm of "layers of dyed forest," consider staying here for a while, letting the red leaves and the warm residence together fulfill an autumn date.