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LONGNAN, China, Sept. 24, 2026 / Xinhua-AsiaNet / --

As autumn sets in, Longnan in Gansu province has seen a steady rise in tourism. Known as the "Jiangnan of the Northwest", the city draws visitors as a must-visit autumn destination, offering its richly layered fall colors and unique folk customs.

Beyond mountains and rivers lies the warmth of local life in Longnan. In Tielou Tibetan Township, Wen County, the Baima people's Chigezhou Nuo Dance - a rustic and primal ritual - invites visitors to join the bonfire circle dance and fully immerse themselves in the unique charm of this national intangible cultural heritage in China. Veiled in autumn mist, the emerald tea plantations of Yangba in Kang County evoke the ethereal beauty of traditional Chinese landscape paintings. Olives and Sichuan pepper deliver Longnan's signature "numbing, spicy, fragrant, and sweet" flavor profile, distilling the land's most authentic local taste.

Currently, Longnan is pushing for 5A ratings for scenic sites like Wanxiang Cave and Tianchi, while continuously expanding integrated offerings such as "Culture + Education" and "Culture + Wellness." This autumn, Longnan invites visitors to experience the harmony between nature and local traditions, savoring the unique autumn charm of "Ecological Longnan · Wellness Destination".

Source: Publicity Department of CPC Longnan Municipal Committee