In the golden autumn season, with clear skies and the fragrance of osmanthus in the air, the pleasant weather has ignited people's enthusiasm for travel. As a leading scenic spot in the Yimeng mountainous area, the Yimeng Mountain Yunmeng Scenic Area (Mengshan National Forest Park) not only boasts colorful autumn scenery and exciting participatory activities, but on September 23, the First Mengshan China Farmers' Harvest Festival grandly opened, featuring wonderful harvest performances as well as the delightful surprise of free wild chestnut picking.
With its high altitude, lush vegetation, abundant water resources, fresh air, and green, healthy cuisine, the Yimeng Mountain Yunmeng Scenic Area has become a renowned eco-friendly fitness and wellness tourism destination in North China. As autumn arrives, the once scorching land gradually cools down. The crisp, clear autumn air offers a more relaxing and enjoyable travel experience, allowing visitors to fully appreciate the charm of active movement and wellness in Mengshan.
From September 23 to October 7, the First Mengshan Farmers' Harvest Festival features a rich variety of activities themed around "Autumn," including a series of celebrations such as “Celebrating Autumn,” “Praising Autumn,” “Photographing Autumn,” “Harvesting Autumn,” “Tasting Autumn,” and “Appreciating Autumn.” Events include “Displaying Autumn – The Opening of the First China Farmers' Harvest Festival in Mengshan and the 'Opening the Granary for Chestnuts' Event,” “Photographing Autumn – Hundreds of photographers, TikTok influencers, video streamers, and beauty vloggers join the Harvest Festival,” “Harvesting Autumn – Free picking from tens of thousands of wild chestnut trees,” and “Tasting and Appreciating Autumn – Savoring delicious food, staying at Mengshan Guesthouse, and enjoying the Mid-Autumn moon.”
In autumn, the Yunmeng Scenic Area boasts crystal-clear skies and fresh air. The forest zip lines, forest rafting, forest buses, and forest cable cars in the scenic area allow visitors to fully enjoy the thrill of outdoor activities. The lush vegetation presents a stunning array of vibrant colors, and strolling along the tree-lined paths of the Mengshan National Forest Park, visitors are enchanted by the refreshing scents of pine and flowers. During the National Day holiday, thousands of acres of nearly 50,000 wild chestnut trees in the Mengshan Yunmeng Scenic Area are in full harvest season, with chestnuts ready to be picked. In line with the State Council’s overall policy of “Revitalizing Rural Areas and Benefiting the People,” the Yimeng Mountain Yunmeng Scenic Area hosts the Yimeng Mountain Produce Fair, gathering hundreds of local mountain specialties such as chestnuts, hawthorns, and apples. With the goal of “joint development of scenic areas and villages, sharing benefits together,” the fair aims to provide more visitors with easier access to the most authentic Yimeng agricultural products. Serving as a bridge, the scenic area allows everyone to share in the joy of the harvest and to experience the rich culture of Yimeng. It truly builds a “bridge of love” between tourists and local farmers, promoting tourism that benefits and便利s the people.