Autumn in China

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Kanas Lake & Hemu Village
Near the border of Kirgistan, Mongolia and Russia, is the wonderful Kanas Lake in north Xinjiang is where the Tuwa minority lives.

Surrounded by snow-capped mountains that are reflected on the water, in autumn the long bean-shaped lake presents a pretty landscape of forests in all imaginable colors. The name Kanasi Hu means "beautiful, rich and mysterious" in Mongolian and if one sees it changing the colors several times each day, he will understand why.

On the south bank of the lake lives the Mongolian tribe Tuwa. This valiant ethnic minority believes in Lamaism and has a long history and special folk customs.

Hemu Village
It has been ranked by China National Geography as one of the six most beautiful villages in China.

Located within the Kanas Lake scenic area in northwestern China's Xinjiang Autonomous Region, Hemu is an ancient yet picturesque village. (Photo/People.cn)

Located within the Kanas Lake scenic area in northwestern China's Xinjiang Autonomous Region, Hemu is an ancient yet picturesque village. (Photo/People.cn)

Located within the Kanas Lake scenic area in northwestern China's Xinjiang Autonomous Region, Hemu is an ancient yet picturesque village. (Photo/People.cn)

Located within the Kanas Lake scenic area in northwestern China's Xinjiang Autonomous Region, Hemu is an ancient yet picturesque village. (Photo/People.cn)

Located within the Kanas Lake scenic area in northwestern China's Xinjiang Autonomous Region, Hemu is an ancient yet picturesque village. (Photo/People.cn)

Located within the Kanas Lake scenic area in northwestern China's Xinjiang Autonomous Region, Hemu is an ancient yet picturesque village. (Photo/People.cn)

 

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Kunming
Kunming is the capital city and transportation hub of China’s southern Yunnan province.
It has a temperate year-round climate.
Area
• Prefecture-level city 21,015 km2 (8,114 sq mi)
Elevation 1,892 m (6,207 ft)
Population (2014)
• Prefecture-level city 6,626,000

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Red lands in Kunming, Yunnan: A palette left by God
By Yin Xiaohong (People's Daily Online) 14:59, October 10, 2016

This autumn, tourists and shutterbugs have flocked to the red lands in Kunming, Yunnan province to capture the area's breathtaking scenery. Dongchuan Red Land is the most typical and characteristic red land area on the Yunnan Laterite Plateau. The site has been called “a palette left by God,” with some comparing the area's magnificence and grandeur to that of the red lands in Rio de Janeiro. The best time to capture the natural beauty is between September and December.

This autumn, tourists and shutterbugs have flocked to the red lands in Kunming, Yunnan province to capture the area's breathtaking scenery. Dongchuan Red Land is the most typical and characteristic red land area on the Yunnan Laterite Plateau. The site has been called “a palette left by God,” with some comparing the area's magnificence and grandeur to that of the red lands in Rio de Janeiro. The best time to capture the natural beauty is between September and December.

This autumn, tourists and shutterbugs have flocked to the red lands in Kunming, Yunnan province to capture the area's breathtaking scenery. Dongchuan Red Land is the most typical and characteristic red land area on the Yunnan Laterite Plateau. The site has been called “a palette left by God,” with some comparing the area's magnificence and grandeur to that of the red lands in Rio de Janeiro. The best time to capture the natural beauty is between September and December.

This autumn, tourists and shutterbugs have flocked to the red lands in Kunming, Yunnan province to capture the area's breathtaking scenery. Dongchuan Red Land is the most typical and characteristic red land area on the Yunnan Laterite Plateau. The site has been called “a palette left by God,” with some comparing the area's magnificence and grandeur to that of the red lands in Rio de Janeiro. The best time to capture the natural beauty is between September and December.

 

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Bohu County, Xinjiang Region

Bohu County is in the Xinjiang Region and is under the administration of the Bayin'gholin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture. It contains an area of 3,603 km2. According to the 2002 census, it has a population of 60,000.

The area was first populated by Khoshut Mongolians who settled by the Bosten Lake (博斯騰湖; Bósīténg Hú). The county is named Bohu, an abbreviation of Bosten Lake.


Harvesting bright red chilies in Xinjiang
(chinadaily.com.cn) Updated: 2016-10-11 09:07

An aerial view of the chilies being dried on the fields of Bohu county, Xinjiang, Oct 10, 2016. [Photo/IC]

An aerial view of the chilies being dried on the fields of Bohu county, Xinjiang, Oct 10, 2016. [Photo/IC]

An aerial view of the chilies being dried on the fields of Bohu county, Xinjiang, Oct 10, 2016. [Photo/IC]

Harvesting chilies on the fields of Bohu county, Xinjiang, Oct 10, 2016. [Photo/IC]

Harvesting chilies on the fields of Bohu county, Xinjiang, Oct 10, 2016. [Photo/IC]

 

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Autumn drapes Potala Palace in beautiful colors
(chinadaily.com.cn) Updated: 2016-10-11 08:25

Potala Palace in Lhasa, looks more beautiful in autumn. Photo taken on Oct 10, 2016. [Photo/VCG]

Potala Palace in autumn, Lhasa, Tibet region, Oct 10, 2016. [Photo/VCG]

Lalu Westland in Lhasa, with the Potala Palace in the background. Oct 4, 2016. [Photo/VCG]

Lalu Westland in Lhasa, with the Potala Palace in the background. Oct 4, 2016. [Photo/VCG]

 

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Shandong embraces red autumn

Source: Xinhua | 2016-10-14

Aerial photo taken on Oct. 14, 2016 shows red autumn leaves at Xiaoshiwu Village in Duozhuang Township under Zhangqiu City, east China's Shandong Province. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)

 

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Paddy harvest season in Gaopo Village
2016-10-14 15:34 | People's Daily Online | Editor:Li Yan

Located 1,500 meters above sea level, Gaopo Village in the city of Guiyang is home to many people of the Miao ethnic minority. October is the month during which local farmers harvest their paddy rice. (Photo/people.cn)

Located 1,500 meters above sea level, Gaopo Village in the city of Guiyang is home to many people of the Miao ethnic minority. October is the month during which local farmers harvest their paddy rice. (Photo/people.cn)

Located 1,500 meters above sea level, Gaopo Village in the city of Guiyang is home to many people of the Miao ethnic minority. October is the month during which local farmers harvest their paddy rice. (Photo/people.cn)

Located 1,500 meters above sea level, Gaopo Village in the city of Guiyang is home to many people of the Miao ethnic minority. October is the month during which local farmers harvest their paddy rice. (Photo/people.cn)

 

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Fallen leaves adorn Sichuan autumn
(People's Daily Online) 13:59, October 20, 2016

Trees in Heishui, southwestern China’s Sichuan province burst with their last beauty in late autumn, as if nature had been saving up all year for this grand finale of stunning colors. The fall leaves are one of the most gorgeous gifts from nature, decorating the towering mountains and nearby water, making it appear as if the whole world were covered in colorful icing and a crust of golden sugar. (Photo / Chinanews.com)

Trees in Heishui, Sichuan province burst in wonderful colors to show its beauty in late autumn.

Trees in Heishui, Sichuan province burst in wonderful colors to show its beauty in late autumn.

Trees in Heishui, Sichuan province burst in wonderful colors to show its beauty in late autumn.

Trees in Heishui, Sichuan province burst in wonderful colors to show its beauty in late autumn.

Trees in Heishui, Sichuan province burst in wonderful colors to show its beauty in late autumn.

Trees in Heishui, Sichuan province burst in wonderful colors to show its beauty in late autumn.

 

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Autumn scenery of the Great Wall in N China's Qinhuangdao
(Xinhua) 15:03, October 22, 2016



Photo taken on Oct. 21, 2016 shows the autumn scenery of the Banchangyu section of the Great Wall in Qinhuangdao, north China's Hebei Province. (Xinhua/Yang Shiyao)

Photo taken on Oct. 21, 2016 shows the autumn scenery of the Banchangyu section of the Great Wall in Qinhuangdao, north China's Hebei Province. (Xinhua/Yang Shiyao)

 

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Kanas Lake & Hemu Village
Near the border of Kirgistan, Mongolia and Russia, is the wonderful Kanas Lake in north Xinjiang is where the Tuwa minority lives.

Surrounded by snow-capped mountains that are reflected on the water, in autumn the long bean-shaped lake presents a pretty landscape of forests in all imaginable colors. The name Kanasi Hu means "beautiful, rich and mysterious" in Mongolian and if one sees it changing the colors several times each day, he will understand why.

On the south bank of the lake lives the Mongolian tribe Tuwa. This valiant ethnic minority believes in Lamaism and has a long history and special folk customs.

Hemu Village
It has been ranked by China National Geography as one of the six most beautiful villages in China.

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Located within the Kanas Lake scenic area in northwestern China's Xinjiang Autonomous Region, Hemu is an ancient yet picturesque village. (Photo/People.cn)

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Located within the Kanas Lake scenic area in northwestern China's Xinjiang Autonomous Region, Hemu is an ancient yet picturesque village. (Photo/People.cn)

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Located within the Kanas Lake scenic area in northwestern China's Xinjiang Autonomous Region, Hemu is an ancient yet picturesque village. (Photo/People.cn)

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Located within the Kanas Lake scenic area in northwestern China's Xinjiang Autonomous Region, Hemu is an ancient yet picturesque village. (Photo/People.cn)

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Located within the Kanas Lake scenic area in northwestern China's Xinjiang Autonomous Region, Hemu is an ancient yet picturesque village. (Photo/People.cn)

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Located within the Kanas Lake scenic area in northwestern China's Xinjiang Autonomous Region, Hemu is an ancient yet picturesque village. (Photo/People.cn)

Unfortunately, i traveled there in late April when the snow had not melted yet.

Fallen leaves adorn Sichuan autumn
(People's Daily Online) 13:59, October 20, 2016

Trees in Heishui, southwestern China’s Sichuan province burst with their last beauty in late autumn, as if nature had been saving up all year for this grand finale of stunning colors. The fall leaves are one of the most gorgeous gifts from nature, decorating the towering mountains and nearby water, making it appear as if the whole world were covered in colorful icing and a crust of golden sugar. (Photo / Chinanews.com)

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Trees in Heishui, Sichuan province burst in wonderful colors to show its beauty in late autumn.


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Trees in Heishui, Sichuan province burst in wonderful colors to show its beauty in late autumn.


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Trees in Heishui, Sichuan province burst in wonderful colors to show its beauty in late autumn.


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Trees in Heishui, Sichuan province burst in wonderful colors to show its beauty in late autumn.


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Trees in Heishui, Sichuan province burst in wonderful colors to show its beauty in late autumn.


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Trees in Heishui, Sichuan province burst in wonderful colors to show its beauty in late autumn.

The highway to Heishui County is very congested now.....
Self-driving is popular in Northern Sichuan.

Nearby Songpan County is also very charming, the gateway to many tourist attractions there including Jiuzhaigou.

@onebyone @AViet @Lure @Malik Abdullah @Götterdämmerung @Kaptaan @eldarlmari

 

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Miyaluo scenic spot in autumn
(People's Daily Online) 17:03, October 18, 2016

Located in Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan province, the Miyaluo scenic spot has its back against a snowy mountain and its front overlooking a dramatic basin. With an area of 3,688 square meters, Miyaluo is one of China's largest scenic spots. It is famous for its red leaves and autumn scenery. (Photo/People.cn)

Located in Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan province, the Miyaluo scenic spot has its back against a snowy mountain and its front overlooking a dramatic basin. With an area of 3,688 square meters, Miyaluo is one of China's largest scenic spots. It is famous for its red leaves and autumn scenery. (Photo/People.cn)

Located in Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan province, the Miyaluo scenic spot has its back against a snowy mountain and its front overlooking a dramatic basin. With an area of 3,688 square meters, Miyaluo is one of China's largest scenic spots. It is famous for its red leaves and autumn scenery. (Photo/People.cn)

Located in Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan province, the Miyaluo scenic spot has its back against a snowy mountain and its front overlooking a dramatic basin. With an area of 3,688 square meters, Miyaluo is one of China's largest scenic spots. It is famous for its red leaves and autumn scenery. (Photo/People.cn)

 

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Post-typhoon burning clouds in south China
(CRI Online) October 23, 2016




Burning clouds appear in the evening in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong province after Typhoon Haima makes landfall there on Friday. [Photo: Chinanews.com]



Burning clouds appear in the evening in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong province after Typhoon Haima makes landfall there on Friday. [Photo: Chinanews.com]



Burning clouds appear in the evening in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong province after Typhoon Haima makes landfall there on Friday. [Photo: Chinanews.com]

Burning clouds appear in the evening in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong province after Typhoon Haima makes landfall there on Friday. [Photo: Chinanews.com]

 

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Colorful leaves adorn Great Wall in Beijing

An aerial view shows the Great Wall surrounded by the colorful leaves at the Badaling section north to Beijing, on Oct 23, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua]


Visitors view the colorful leaves at the Badaling section of the Great Wall of China just north to Beijing, on Oct 23, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua]


An aerial view shows the Great Wall surrounded by the colorful leaves at the Badaling section north to Beijing, on Oct 23, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua]


An aerial view shows the Great Wall surrounded by the colorful leaves at the Badaling section north to Beijing, on Oct 23, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua]


Visitors view the colorful leaves at the Badaling section of the Great Wall of China just north to Beijing, on Oct 23, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua]


Visitors view the colorful leaves at the Badaling section of the Great Wall of China just north to Beijing, on Oct 23, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua]

 

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Scenery of Baoxing County in Sichuan

Located on the western edge of the Sichuan Plain, Baoxing County is an important ecological area on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. It covers 3,114 square kilometers, 99.7 percent of which is mountainous and 75 percent of which belongs to the core area for the protection of pandas.

Located on the western edge of the Sichuan Plain, Baoxing County is an important ecological area on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. It covers 3,114 square kilometers, 99.7 percent of which is mountainous and 75 percent of which belongs to the core area for the protection of pandas. (Photo/China.org.cn)

Located on the western edge of the Sichuan Plain, Baoxing County is an important ecological area on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. It covers 3,114 square kilometers, 99.7 percent of which is mountainous and 75 percent of which belongs to the core area for the protection of pandas. (Photo/China.org.cn)

Located on the western edge of the Sichuan Plain, Baoxing County is an important ecological area on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. It covers 3,114 square kilometers, 99.7 percent of which is mountainous and 75 percent of which belongs to the core area for the protection of pandas. (Photo/China.org.cn)

Located on the western edge of the Sichuan Plain, Baoxing County is an important ecological area on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. It covers 3,114 square kilometers, 99.7 percent of which is mountainous and 75 percent of which belongs to the core area for the protection of pandas. (Photo/China.org.cn)

Located on the western edge of the Sichuan Plain, Baoxing County is an important ecological area on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. It covers 3,114 square kilometers, 99.7 percent of which is mountainous and 75 percent of which belongs to the core area for the protection of pandas. (Photo/China.org.cn)

 

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Deep Fall, Early Winter

Miyaluo scenic spot in autumn
(People's Daily Online) 17:03, October 18, 2016

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Located in Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan province, the Miyaluo scenic spot has its back against a snowy mountain and its front overlooking a dramatic basin. With an area of 3,688 square meters, Miyaluo is one of China's largest scenic spots. It is famous for its red leaves and autumn scenery. (Photo/People.cn)

View attachment 345571Located in Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan province, the Miyaluo scenic spot has its back against a snowy mountain and its front overlooking a dramatic basin. With an area of 3,688 square meters, Miyaluo is one of China's largest scenic spots. It is famous for its red leaves and autumn scenery. (Photo/People.cn)

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Located in Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan province, the Miyaluo scenic spot has its back against a snowy mountain and its front overlooking a dramatic basin. With an area of 3,688 square meters, Miyaluo is one of China's largest scenic spots. It is famous for its red leaves and autumn scenery. (Photo/People.cn)

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Located in Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan province, the Miyaluo scenic spot has its back against a snowy mountain and its front overlooking a dramatic basin. With an area of 3,688 square meters, Miyaluo is one of China's largest scenic spots. It is famous for its red leaves and autumn scenery. (Photo/People.cn)

Been there...but not in autumn.....

It's on the great circle of Jiuzhaigou.