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BAZHONG, China, Oct. 13, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--

The 23rd Sichuan Guangwu Mountain International Red Leaf Festival was grandly held at the Guangwushan Nuoshuihe Tourist Scenic Area in Bazhong City, Sichuan Province, China, from October 1 to November 18. Known as "Asia's Longest Natural Red Carpet", this stunning scenic spot extends an invitation to global tourists with its magnificent autumn scenery, inviting them to embark on a natural feast for both the eyes and the soul.

Guangwu Mountain is located in southwest China, with its main peak reaching an altitude of 2,507 meters and a forest coverage rate as high as 97%, making it a veritable "natural oxygen bar." Every autumn, 680 square kilometers of mountain forests are fully dyed in rich colors. Dominated by Bashan Cyclobalanopsis glauca and supplemented by more than 40 tree species such as maples and linden trees, these forests weave a gorgeous and colorful picture.

This place is not only a paradise for photographers and nature explorers but also a pure land for urban souls to take refuge. Tourists can wander along Black Bear Gully, linger by Shibayue Pond, climb to the top of Incense Burner Mountain, or stop and admire the view at Swallow Ridge -- every spot is a scenic view, and every step makes people feel like walking into a painting. Besides viewing the red leaves, visitors can also experience the 1,888-meter-long Red Leaf Roller Coaster and the glass water slide that holds a Guinness World Record, feeling a unique sense of speed and excitement. At night, the large-scale immersive landscape night show New Dreamlike Guangwu Mountain will bring an immersive audio-visual experience. The scenic area also offers diversified activities such as helicopter sightseeing and red-leaf-themed photography, allowing tourists to appreciate the charm of Guangwu Mountain in late autumn from multiple dimensions.

Starting from October 1, the Sichuan Guangwu Mountain Autumn Red Leaf Festival posters and short videos have been showcased on large screens at iconic landmarks in cities such as New York, Paris, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Seoul, and Hong Kong. Additionally, a coordinated media campaign across domestic and international outlets will be conducted to reach over 200 million audience members.

This year's Red Leaf Festival is themed "Guests Come from Afar, AI Lights Up Guangwu Red". It combines technological innovation with cultural heritage, featuring exciting activities such as the "Sending You My Autumn Leaves" global relay, a robotics technology carnival, an AI creative contest, and romantic autumn festivals like "Low-altitude Sightseeing" and "Fan Appreciation Exclusive". Moreover, the event collaborates with 31 scenic spots and 18 cultural museums across the city, offering a "multi-scenery ticket" and a "three-day reservation with a single ticket" ticketing system to provide visitors with rewarding travel benefits. With diverse immersive experiences and thoughtful services, this autumn cultural tourism feast aims to create a memorable, engaging, and enjoyable experience for global tourists.

Photo Caption: The vast expanse of red leaves covering Guangwu Mountain

Photo Caption2: Guangwu Mountain is covered with a "red carpet".

Source: The Guangwushan Nuoshuihe Tourist Scenic Area