The vast stretches of maple leaves have entered the best viewing season in Xiagezhuang Township in Laixi City of east China's Shandong Province, enchanting tourists with their vibrant colors that paint the landscape.

Under the autumn sunshine, the leaves display shades of bright orange and fiery red, shimmering like a magnificent oil painting.
Thanks to the local government's initiative to introduce high-quality red maple varieties, the area, once a barren wasteland, has turned into a tourist attraction.
After over a decade of dedicated care, the maple forest now spans more than 66 hectares, boasting more than 200,000 red maple trees.
To offer visitors an immersive experience in the autumn scenery, facilities like dedicated walkways and viewing platforms have been set up, along with maple-themed activities.
"We aim not only to show tourists the stunning maple leaves, but also to impress them with the rural charm of Xiagezhuang. With the maple leaves as a medium, we have boosted local industries such as agritainment and agricultural product sales, allowing villagers to earn a living from tourism right at their doorstep," said Shao Shujuan, a local government staff member.