September 8 this year is Bailu, which is the 15th of the 24 solar terms, and the third solar term of autumn, which is the beginning of mid-autumn and an important festival reflecting temperature changes in nature
Mention the solar term of white dew
We all chant in unison
That verse from the Book of Poetry
"The white dew is frost"
It describes for us more than 2,500 years ago
During the pre-Qin period, along the Wei River in Shaanxi
Beautiful view of the wetlands during the white dew season
The reeds are green, and the dew of the autumn night condenses into frost
Bailu season, let's enter Meixian, Shaanxi
Appreciate the characteristic white dew of the Northwest
Shaanxi Mei County Photo: Wan Gangjun
The white dew season is the harvest and sowing season in Shaanxi. At this time, most of the corn in Shaanxi is in the late stage of filling, and in some places the corn has even matured and harvested, and the sowing of winter wheat is also on the agenda at this time. In addition, the Tang Dynasty poet Cen Shen wrote in the verse "After the autumn rain on Weishang, the north wind is commotion... On the shaft of the atrium, a kiwi fruit", describes the pomp and circumstance of picking kiwifruit during the white dew season in Meixian, Shaanxi.
Meixian County, Shaanxi Province, is surrounded by the Qinling Mountains in the south and the Wei River in the north, with a mild climate and moderate rainfall, making it one of the best eugenic areas for kiwifruit. Starting from a bud in spring, the kiwi fruit will actively "embrace" the brilliant sunshine, "drink" the sweet mountain spring, "breathe" the fresh air, enjoy the grace of nature, and finally show people the fragrant aroma and emerald-like flesh around the white dew season. At this time, the kiwifruit entered the picking period one after another, and the "sweet and sour" Meixian kiwifruit also began to be sold all over the country and exported abroad.
Kiwi in Zaolin Village, Jinqu Town, Meixian County, Shaanxi Photo/Ma Qing
The so-called "white dew, walnut drop", this time is also the best time for Shaanxi walnut harvest, walnut green skin gradually cracked, walnut kernels full and plump, snow-white peach kernels every bite with the freshness of the mountains and forests. Walnuts at this season are also the most suitable for nourishing the body, the weather is getting cold, the human body needs something warm, and walnuts have the effect of strengthening the stomach, replenishing blood, moisturizing the lungs, nourishing the spirit, and can also be appetizing and moisturizing the blood veins.
Shaanxi Bailu season "alluring" walnuts Photo/Yang Danjiang
Solar terms change, the law of nature. When "autumn wins the spring dynasty", the white dew season is also the golden season for outdoor sports. Hiking, jogging, walking... Enjoy the views and keep fit. The Qinling Mountains in Shaanxi run through it, including Xiyue Huashan, one of the famous Five Mountains, and 72 large and small crossings around Xi'an for tourists to climb. Not only that, famous mountains and rivers such as Niubei Liang, Nangong Mountain, Taibai Mountain, Zibai Mountain, Yaowang Mountain, and Pagoda Mountain are intertwined in the region. With the increase of tourism to the mountains in recent years and the landing of the national character head signboard of natural oxygen bar and climate health town, a healthy journey of "lung washing" health preservation has been "screened" in Sanqin.
Taibai Mountain, Meixian County, Shaanxi Photo/Danan
In addition, white dew is also a good time to see chrysanthemums. For example, during the Xi'an International Port Area Aiju Silk Road Chrysanthemum Festival held in 2020, more than 800 varieties of chrysanthemums were exhibited in the Xi'an International Port Area Aiju Health Culture Experience Park, ranging from common daisies, chamomile, cosmos, etc., to a Guinness daisy that blooms 800 kinds of chrysanthemums, and carefully cultivated colorful chrysanthemums. Not only that, the annual Zuan Chongyang Xianyang Xianyang Xianyi Cultural Tourism Festival in Xi'an Eyi District, Baoji's Golden Autumn Chrysanthemum Exhibition, etc., are all good choices for tourists to watch chrysanthemums and enjoy leisure vacations.
Planner: Mu JunyuAuthor: Tang Yukun, Ma Qing, Mu Junyu
Editor: Mu Junyu Review: Brush