On August 26, the orchards in Guanzhuang Village, Huapi Town, Xinle City, came alive with the vibrant colors of fruit-laden trees under a soft drizzle.

The rain-soaked branches bore apples, hawthorns, and Sichuan peppers, each adorned with glistening droplets that added a fresh, rustic charm to the rural landscape.

The serene scene captured the essence of countryside life, where the earthy fragrance of rain mingled with the natural bounty of the harvest season.

Photography and reporting by Wang Ruifu.