On October 28, the Double Ninth Festival, seniors aged 60 and above can enjoy free admission to Limutai by presenting their ID cards; they need only purchase a discounted round-trip shuttle bus ticket for RMB 10.
With the Double Ninth Festival just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to climb high and take in the view. What do you see when you ascend? Red leaves dye the world. Appreciating autumn foliage is especially suited to the tranquil state of mind of the elderly.
From afar, the distant peaks stretch into the horizon, while the layered forests seem to have imbibed a rich, mellow wine; bathed in the sunlight, they blaze with myriad hues, vibrant and fiery.
Though red leaves do not vie with spring blossoms for splendor, they blaze with crimson and radiate color in the deep autumn of the Double Ninth Festival, creating a breathtaking and enchanting spectacle. This poetic imagery—“frost‑touched leaves redder than February flowers”—resonates deeply with the hearts of the elderly.
Every year in late autumn, the frost at Limutai turns the leaves crimson; from afar, they look like rolling waves of red, while up close they resemble clusters of mountain blossoms. Moreover, these red leaves display a rich gradation, with each tree species showcasing its own distinct hues.
Bright red, pale pink, blood‑red, light yellow, deep yellow… Any scene captured with a camera is like a vibrant oil painting.
At dawn, I stroll slowly through the mountains, treading the quiet wooden boardwalk, gently rousing the picturesque scenery—whereupon all its myriad charms awaken in a hazy embrace.
When a crimson leaf drifts down beside you, you’ll feel that long‑forgotten sense of wonder. Yet even the most breathtaking sights are fleeting—don’t wait until the last leaf has fallen to sigh that, once again, you missed the autumn colors.
On the Double Ninth Festival, with red leaves ablaze like flames, come join your parents at Limutai to climb high and gaze into the distance! Young and old alike can enjoy the outing together, making a wish: may the elders in your family enjoy good health and long life, and may all seniors around the world live in happiness and peace. This is the beautiful scene we can imagine.
Image source: Wang Yang, Wu Zhong
