Bidding farewell to midsummer, Guiyang City and Gui'an New Area in Southwest China's Guizhou province are painting autumn in a myriad of colors.

Dazzling gold

Huanglian village, Yangchang town, Wudang district

Here, the ginkgo trees gradually turn yellow under the autumn breeze. Against the blue sky and mountain forests, beautiful golden leaves stand out. When the autumn wind blows, these falling "golden butterflies" are truly enchanting.

Tourists take photos under the ginkgo trees in Huanglian village, Wudang district. [Photo/Guiyang news network]

Xiamawo, Guaiji village, Baiyi town, Wudang district

Ginkgo leaves in the forest add a touch of gold to the autumn mood, scattering across the mountains and fields when the autumn wind passes. From the viewing platform, you can comfortably enjoy the mountain scenery.

Golden Avenue

London plane trees planted along both banks of the Huaxi River gradually turn gold in late autumn, with fallen leaves carpeting the walkway like a blanket. From above, it looks like a winding golden ribbon, complementing the emerald green river.

Baoshan North Road, Yunyan district

In autumn, a large number of London plane trees on both sides of the road turn golden. When the breeze blows, their leaves either cling to car windows and speed past, or scatter on the road, decorating Guiyang's old town.

Passionate red

Huaguan Road

Red maples shed their verdant green and quietly don their passionate autumnal attire, laying out a dazzling avenue.

Red maple trees and rich greenery frame Huaguan Road against distant karst peaks. [Photo/Guiyang news network]

Shilihetan, Huaxi district

As you walk into Shilihetan, a golden and fiery red metasequoia forest comes into view. When the autumn wind blows along the riverbank, one can feel the romance and tenderness of autumn.

Resilient green

Ahahu National Wetland Park

An ecological secret hidden in the old town, where crowds of morning exercisers gather in an endless stream, blending everyday life with nature.

Tea garden in Jiu'an township of Huaxi district

It is said that "spring tea is tender, autumn tea is mellow." Many people prefer the fresh crispness of spring tea, yet few know that Jiu'an's autumn tea holds the gentlest tea fragrance of the entire year.

Clear blue

Baihuahu Scenic Area, Guanshanhu district

Emerald water reflects layered mountain forests as autumn wind passes over the ridges, rippling slowly on the shore as a clear blue expanse that holds all the landscape's poetry.

Gentle orange

Dongshan Mountain Park

Dongshan Mountain Park is the best place to watch a breathtaking sunset on autumn nightfall. After reaching the summit, one can overlook the entire scenery of Guiyang's old town.

Luchongguan Forest Park

An excellent spot for sunset viewing, with the sky dyed by the setting sun and evening clouds, makes an unforgettable hour in Guiyang.

Pure white

Taiyanghu Binhe Park

This pampas grass secret realm, with fluffy flower spikes like smoke and mist, sways in the wind with the romance of early autumn, draping autumn in a gentle, dreamy veil.

Shuanglong Ecological Park

Passing through layers of reeds in Shuanglong Ecological Park, sunlight sprinkles fine spots of light on the ground. As you enter the mountain forest, the fresh fragrance of vegetation rushes toward you.

Romantic pink

Yangchang Huahua Town, Wudang district

Spider flowers bloom freely, with nimble shapes and rich, vivid colors, as dahlias stand gracefully, with elegant and full blooms. Flowers are arranged in a staggered manner, decorating the entire town in splendid variety.

A windmill in rolling pink muhly grass under a clear blue sky at Yangchang Huahua Town in Wudang district. [Photo/WeChat account of Wudang district]

Yongle township's flower sea, Nanming district

Unlike the passionate blooms of spring and summer, the pink muhly grass sea of early autumn is hazy and light, with fine flower spikes growing in continuous patches and swaying gently in the wind.

Guizhou Plum Blossom Garden

In September, Guizhou Plum Blossom Garden is a sea of pink muhly grass spreading over the hillside like clouds and mist, with impatiens blooming in profusion to create a romantic autumn picture scroll.

With the autumn breeze just right and the mood warm and gentle, travel through these stunning photo spots and immerse yourself in the autumn scenery of Guiyang and Gui'an.