Autumn is considered the most beautiful season in many Chinese people's eyes, as they can enjoy golden and picturesque sceneries across the country. The vast territory and special geographical conditions fill China with a diverse and gorgeous autumn landscape. In particular, from south to north and east to west, regions with distinctive features also inspire tourists to visit different places.

The golden terrace abounds through the mountainous terrain of Huatian village of Youyang county, Chongqing, on Sept 20. [Photo by Chen Bisheng/For China Daily]

The autumn scenery highlights a cross-country race through Lingshan Mountain, Beijing, on Sept 13. [Photo by Xi Menglong/For China Daily]

A bird's-eye view of colorful landscape, similar to a palette reflected on the Salt Lake in Yuncheng city, Shanxi province, on Aug 13. [Photo by Shi Gangze/For China Daily]

Villagers reap crops as autumn grains enter the harvest period at Changchun village in Zigui county of Yichang city, Hubei province, on Sept 12. [Photo by Zheng Jiayu/For China Daily]

Flowers blossom at the Rose Garden in Miyun district, Beijing, on Sept 14. [Photo by Gong Wenbao/For China Daily]

The tree leaves turn yellow in Huaian city, Jiangsu province, as autumn arrives on Sept 21. [Photo by Zhou Changguo/For China Daily]


A section of the Great Wall stands under the background of beautiful autumn scenery in Laiyuan county of Baoding city, Hebei province, on Sept 19. [Photo by Liu Shuyi/For China Daily]