In the heart of every Heshan resident, there is a "rainbow". Colossal stories have been passed down on the Rainbow Ancient Path on Rainbow Ridge. As the famous overseas Chinese and patriotic democrat, Song Sen, said, "If you haven't been to Rainbow Ridge, you can't consider yourself a Heshan person."

Looking back at the road ancestors took, there was an ancient path and several stone houses. Three hundred years ago, after enduring numerous hardships, the Hakka people from eastern Guangdong finally settled in the Zaomu Mountain. Seventeen Hakka villages are scattered among the dense forests of the mountain, and people with surnames like Huang, Luo, Qiu, Cai, and Lai established villages here, reclaimed the land, and grew tea, flourishing. Since then, the sound of Hakka songs can be heard everywhere.

The steepness of the terrain didn't deter hardworking ancestors. A convenient road connects Shuangqiao Village and Heshan County. The Hakka ancestors made a living along this mountain road, embracing the infinite beauty in their hearts.

The natural scenery has inspired countless works by later literati and poets. Passing through the mountains with the wind and rain, rainbow, which became the mane of the mountain and the path, perfectly captures the beauty of the clearing sky after the storm, symbolizing the bright future of Heshan.

In the eyes of Li Jinfei, the curator of the Heshan Museum, every peculiar stone along the Rainbow Ancient Path is filled with stories. At the junction where the ancient path forks, ancestors erected wayfinding stones, serving as landmarks to guide generations of travelers, witnessing the pioneering journey of the Heshan people.

Gathering a few close friends to explore the ancient path, while reminiscing about the intriguing history of the Rainbow Ancient Path, one can also enjoy the picturesque scenery, the sounds of birds, and the fragrance of flowers along the way. Breathing in the fresh air of nature, you will find that all worries and frustrations fade away in an instant.

视频｜【大美岭南】江门鹤山彩虹古道：家乡人心中的一道彩虹

每个鹤山人心中，都有一道“彩虹”。彩虹岭上彩虹古道，流传了多少故事。正如著名华侨、爱国民主人士宋森所言，“不到彩虹岭，不算鹤山人”。

回望先祖来时路，一条古道、数座石屋。300年前，粤东客家人几经波折，最终定居于皂幕山间。17条客家村散落于高山密林之间，黄、罗、邱、蔡、赖等姓在此开村、垦荒、种茶，落地生根、开枝散叶。自此，客家歌声处处可闻。

鬼斧神工的险峻，难不倒吃苦耐劳的先民。一条便道，沟通双桥及鹤山县城。客家先民沿着这条山道，于险峻处谋生，亦将无限风光尽纳于胸襟。

天然佳景，引后世文人墨客留下多少篇章。随风随雨过山巅，此山此道，以“虹”为名，正合风雨歇息，大地初晴之美意，预示鹤邑凌云、奋翼千里之前途。

在鹤山市博物馆馆长李锦飞眼中，一条彩虹古道，沿路奇石皆是故事。在古道分岔路口的交界处，先民竖立问路石，路标为记，给一代代行人指路，见证了一代代鹤山人筚路蓝缕的创业征途。

约三五知己共游古道，在回味彩虹古道耐人寻味的历史同时，欣赏沿道的山清水秀、鸟语花香，呼吸大自然的新鲜气息，一切心烦气躁的事也会顿时抛诸脑后。

策划统筹丨魏琴
文丨羊城晚报全媒体记者 陈卓栋 通讯员 麦和幸 谭耀广
视频素材提供丨欧蕊荣 麦和幸
视频剪辑丨羊城晚报全媒体记者 魏琴 黄铁安
翻译丨刘佳慧
责编丨古司祺
校对丨周勇