Top 10 most beautiful autumn sceneries in China
1. Jiuzhaigou Valley
Jiuzhai
Valley (九寨沟) is one of the most wonderful landscapes in China. Located
in southwest China's Sichuan province, it is well known for its
multi-level waterfalls, colorful lakes and many nearby natural
sightseeing place. It was inscribed as a world heritage site by UNESCO
in 1992 [Photo/chinanews.com]
2. Kanas
Kanas (喀纳斯), in a valley in the
Altai Mountains, is located near the very northern tip of Xinjiang Uygur
Autonomous Region. "Kanas" is a Mongolian word meaning "lake in the
canyon." The area is famous for its mysterious and wild landscape and
especially its legendary lake.
When September comes, Kanas enters
a golden season. The plants covered by the golden sunshine, the lake in
the near distance, the snow-capped mountains in the backdrop, the small
wooden houses and the strolling herds of cattle and sheep, create a
fairytale view. [Photo/chinanews.com]
September is believed to be the best time to visit Kanas.
3. Ejin
The Ejin
Banner (额济纳), in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, is at
its most beautiful from the end of September to mid-October, when the
golden Euphrates poplars and magnificent desert scenery turn Ejin into a
fascinating destination for photographers and
travelers.[Photo/chinanews.com]
4. Tachuan Village
Tachuan
village is situated at the foot of Huangdui Mountain and beside Qishu
Lake . Ancient dwellings with black tiles, white walls, sweeping roofs
and elegant upturned eaves are built down the hillsides and hide among
plants with exuberant foliage. A clear stream flows down from a
mountain, winds through the village and runs to Qishu Lake.
[Photo/chinanews.com]
5. Bashang grassland
Bashang
grassland (坝上草原), lying in southeast part of north China's Inner
Mongolian Plateau, is an important part of the plateau.
[Photo/chinanews.com]
6. Miyaluo, Sichuan
Miyaluo
in Lixian County, Sichuan Province, has the largest area of autumn
leaves in China, covering almost 3,700 square kilometers, making it 180
times more than Xiangshan Park in Beijing.
In the Tibetan
language Miyaluo means “a place with breathtaking scenery.” The place is
hidden in Zagunao Valley and inhabited by the Tibetan and Qiang ethnic
minorities.
Maples, birch trees, pines and larches add seasonal
richness to the forests of Zagunao Valley. As autumn comes, the
mountains are covered in a blaze of red and gold. [Photo/chinanews.com]
7. Daocheng County
Daocheng
(稻城), a county in the southwest of Sichuan Province, is mainly inhabited
by Tibetans. Broad valleys, lush pastures and imposing mountains make
the county a fantastic place for visit and hike.Surrounding by snow
mountains and forests, Daocheng is often referred to as "the last pure
land in our blue planet." The three-day hike from Daocheng to Yading
takes you through some of the quietest and purest natural scenery on
earth. [Photo/chinanews.com]
8. Qixia Mountain
Qixia
Mountain (栖霞山), also called the Sheshan Mountain, is located some 22
kilometers (13.67 miles) northeast of Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province. It
covers an area of over 860 hectares and has three peaks -- Dragon Peak,
Tiger Peak and Fengxiang Peak, with the highest peak located at 286
meters.
Covered by 750 hectares of various maple
trees, the mountain can boast some fascinating autumn scenery. Every
year, around mid-October, the whole mountain will become a colorful
carpet of red, green and golden maple leaves, making it a wonderful
place to enjoy the best colors of the season. [Photo/chinanews.com]
9. Fragrant Hills
Xiangshan
Park (香山公园), also known as the Forest Park, is located on the eastern
sides of the Western Hills, approximately 10 kilometers to the west of
Beijing.
Due to its high elevation and dense cover of trees,
spring arrives late in the area and summer days are always pleasantly
cool. The best time to visit the park is late fall, when the smoke tree
leaves turn red. The trees make the grandest display of all. There are
also groves of apricots, pears, peaches and lilacs adding their
fragrance, and the more solemn evergreens, whose contribution to the
local beauty is unrestricted by seasonal changes. [Photo/chinanews.com]
10. Mount Lu
With its imposing peaks,
peculiar stone formations, unique waterfalls, abundant trees and flowers
and many historical sites, the mountain is labeled one of the most
famous mountains in the country and was included on the UNESCO world
heritage list in 1996. When springtime arrives, the trees in the area
turn green once again and the flowers begin to blossom. The mountain is
the best place to get the springtime back in your step and enjoy the
colorful summer scenery. [Photo/chinanews.com]Source: english.people.cn
