Bringing Autumn Home: An Awaited Bountiful Harvest Festival!
As late August ushers in early autumn, the chorus of cicadas fills the air, heralding the ripeness of chestnuts and the earthy scent that pervades the surroundings, promising the joy of a fruitful harvest. It’s a time to step away from the clamor and haste, seeking the simple joy of returning to a more authentic and pure form of happiness. Enter this autumnal sanctuary, unearth the hidden treasures nestled within the Luyuan, and engage in the timeless cycle of harvest and sowing. In this early autumn season, the chestnuts sit plump and ready, peacefully awaiting the laughter and chatter that will rouse them from their slumber.
Green chestnuts, sporting their prickly “armor”, seem almost eager for a chance encounter with you.
Brown chestnuts, falling gently with the breeze, await your stoop to collect them, offering a delightful surprise on the palate.
Blessed with pristine water quality and fertile soil, the Mutianyu Great Wall nurtures chestnuts that annually exude a fragrant allure. Vibrant in color, easily peeled, with tender, sweet, and aromatic flesh, these chestnuts boast a uniform and pleasing shape. Their reputation in the international market speaks volumes.
Leisurely carrying a small basket, meandering among the chestnut trees in the deer park, effortlessly picking and collecting, you’ll find a sense of peace and contentment, laughter echoing through the air. No need for elaborate words; simply revel in the joy of the harvest and anticipate returning home with a basket full of happiness.
Bask in the autumn sunlight, leisurely exploring the Golden Autumn market, savoring the cozy autumn stove-boiled tea or indulging in an array of chestnut-infused treats and beverages.
Embrace the exclusive joys of this holiday season, allowing life to return to a state of pure tranquility. Chestnuts are the quintessential companion of autumn. Share the “first taste of autumn chestnuts” with loved ones, doubling the happiness that comes with the season.
Encounter the heartwarming sweetness of chestnuts, revel in the abundance of golden autumn, escape the urban commotion, and join the Mutianyu Chestnut Picking Festival. Here, you can relish the joy of picking, savor the serenity of the countryside, educate your children on the wonders of chestnut culture, sample authentic Huairou chestnuts, and unlock more surprises and gifts.
What are you waiting for? Come to the Great Wall and partake in a harvest feast filled with sweetness and joy! With the chestnut harvest on the horizon, it’s time to gather a few friends for an impromptu “sweet chestnut” gathering.
The Mutianyu Great Wall Chestnut Picking Festival awaits you from September 15th to September 30th!
