Fengyu Golden Autumn Hike: In the waves of rice and warm sunshine, encounter the most healing mountain wilderness moments.
If there is a 'top-tier travel' in Dali's autumn, it must be He Chen and Wang Wang taking us on this light hike in Fengyu Town – from afternoon to dusk, every step treads on scenery, every moment wrapped with care.
Our two couples had just gathered when we were impressed by the professionalism of the team: both Wang Wang and He Chen are meticulous and professional leaders who had carefully planned the route in advance. From helping us choose the freshest homemade milk fans at the milk fan shop check-in point, to pointing out branches and leaves to teach us about local unique plants upon entering the mountains, they even clearly distinguished each type of fern. They were more like friendly companions, always helping us watch our steps, offering suggestions for good photo angles, and continuously calling us over to see grazing sheep on the hillside, saying, 'Come here, the best shooting angle is here.'
The biggest surprise was the mountain afternoon tea – who would have thought that during a hike, we could sit on the warm grass, drinking hot flower tea and eating sweet pastries? Above us was the blue sky with floating white clouds, and beside us was the pleasant autumn breeze. Below the mountain, the Bai ethnic town was hidden among green trees, and the air carried the freshness of the wilderness. The highlight of the journey was the golden rice field we encountered at the end: the heavy rice ears bent low, sunlight sprinkled over them like broken gold, and the sound of 'rustling' filled the air as the wind blew through. We couldn’t help but walk into the fields, the air filled with the fragrance of rice. The joy of seeing the abundant harvest made us all incredibly elated.
The entire 'light hiking' pace was very comfortable, without the rush of traveling. There was only the relaxation of 'looking slowly, playing slowly,' all thanks to the thoughtful planning of the leaders. They precisely controlled the intensity of each section of the journey, allowing us to enjoy the fun of the wilderness without feeling tired. They constantly paid attention to everyone’s condition; even our casual mention of wanting to photograph the rice fields later was remembered, leaving ample time accordingly. Every detail was filled with warmth.
Such a route, such companions, really make people engrave the most beautiful autumn of Fengyu in their hearts. Finally, I'll record this beauty with four lines of poetry: 'Fengyu's golden autumn treads on green, the waves of rice fields turn gold and intoxicate the hearts of visitors. Ancient temples and white clouds reflect each other amusingly, joy and clear weather all the way.'
If I seek the autumn mountain wilderness again, I will definitely return to Dali and set off with them again!