Early autumn in Gongliu County, northwest China's Xinjiang

is akin to a sleeping beauty, just awakening from the fervor of summer,

quietly unfolding her unique charm, all her own.

Autumn in Gongliu County, northwest China's Xinjiang

is a vividly colored fairyland of tales,

where leaves are tinged with hues of yellow,

the grasslands and larch trees blanketed in gold,

as the forests are painted in a palette of autumn's glory.

In the Kurdening scenic spot,

a riot of colors presents a feast for the eyes.

Among the seasons,

only autumn reaches its fullest saturation,

like a palette overturned,

one cluster painted crimson,

another still holding onto verdant green.

Nestled in the southeastern mountains of Gongliu County, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang, Kurdening is renowned as the "Forest Oxygen Bar Deep in the Tianshan Mountains." Boasting world-rare spruce forests, it stands as one of the most picturesque autumn landscapes in Xinjiang, captivating visitors with its natural wonders.

Autumn in Kurdening is like

a canvas vibrant with hues, where forests glow in gold,

a symphony of yellows, a blaze of brilliance unfolds.

Spruces mirror snow-capped peaks, verdant greens dappled with colorful flecks,

as a winding stream whispers tales, as mountains stretch, embracing the earth's affections.

(Photo by Wang Zhengren)

Qiaxi National Forest Park

where forests are painted, golden winds bring respite,

is a journey through mountains and rivers, truly worth the hike!

Grasslands, snow-capped peaks, and jungles intertwine

a three-dimensional landscape, unique on the Ili grasslands, shining,

for countless landscape photographers, hearts entwined.

Nestled in the southeastern mountains of Gongliu County, 55 kilometers from the county seat and further south-east of Jiergelang Township, Qiaxi National Forest Park stands tall, its undulating mountain ranges resembling the spine of the earth, outlining a majestic and vast landscape.

Autumn's hues, as poetic as verse, painted landscapes like dreams.

In this season, Qiaxi unfolds a radiant tapestry,

where peaks are adorned with a riot of vegetation's hues,

from deep greens to golden yellows, fiery reds to burnt oranges,

as if nature herself, with her most vibrant palette,

has crafted a masterpiece, a testament to her boundless creativity.

Wild Walnut Valley in Gongliu County,

embraces a tapestry of verdant gold.

As the Valley sheds summer's emerald cloak,

a blend of crimson, golden yellow, and deep green unfolds.

A riot of colors paints the forests' every fold,

like a canvas of oil, a beauty to behold,

truly a spectacle, a feast for the soul.

Nestled 13 kilometers east of Gongliu County, Wild Walnut Valley Scenic Area boasts a prestigious 4A rating, renowned for its vast expanse of wild walnut trees. Named for this rare natural treasure, the wild walnuts belong to a relic species from the Tertiary Period, exuding an air of utmost rarity and enchantment. This extraordinary legacy of nature, coupled with its unique charm, has drawn countless travelers from all over the country, eager to explore and marvel at its wonders.

In the distant valley,

horses graze in leisurely herds,

squirrels dart between branches,

a scene of contentment, stirring hearts.

Only in autumn, Wild Walnut Valley reveals

her true colors, a kaleidoscope of feels,

where forests, rivers, and mountains intertwine,

a symphony of hues, a blaze of brilliance divine.

As late autumn nears,

the golden "saturation" of Gongliu County increases,

Are you ready to embark on this journey,

to witness the golden hues?

(By Kong Qingping, reporter from the Media Convergence Center of Gongliu County)