Yunnan, the "Floral Wonderland", is a place that celebrates blooms throughout the seasons, and the autumn months are no exception. Today, we invite you to immerse yourself in the romantic autumn landscapes of this verdant region.

In the Tai'an Township of Lijiang's Yulong County, the hillsides are blanketed in a sea of white and purple potato blossoms. Walking amidst this dreamlike expanse, it feels like one has stepped into a fantastical world, with the flowers dotting the green foliage like stars scattered across the sky. As the gentle breeze the petals, a sense of enchantment permeates the air.

Enchanting potato blossom carpets

The prime viewing season for the delicate pink Muhlenbergia capillaries has arrived in Kunming, Chuxiong, and Yuxi. As the wind whispers through the soft pink plumes, the landscape transforms into a mesmerizing vision akin to a vast pink ocean undulating with romantic allure.

Dreamy pink Muhlenbergia capillaries fields

In Changning, Baoshan, the bright golden osmanthus blossoms, harbingers of autumn, dot the lush green trees. The captivating scent of the flowers fills the air with every gust of wind.

The intoxicating scent of osmanthus

Stretching out as far as the eye can see, the sunflower fields in Yuanmou County and Donghua Township, Chuxiong, blooming with warmth and energy, filling the atmosphere with sunshine.

Endless fields of sunflowers basking in the sunshine

Along the West River Road in Zhanyi, Qujing, clusters of vibrant garden cosmos in shades of red, pink, and white sway elegantly in the gentle wind, exuding a sense of liveliness and grace.

Graceful garden cosmos dances in the breeze

The vibrant, almost glowing orange hues of the marigolds in Baoshan City, Wuding County and Yuanmou County create a captivating landscape that blends seamlessly with the azure sky and fluffy white clouds, resembling a vast orange ocean.

A sea of marigolds awash in warm hues

These dreamlike and picturesque autumn scenes in Yunnan have imbued the region with a sense of gentle tranquillity, adorning the province with natural splendour. Moreover, the beauty does not end here - the gradually yellowing Chinese parasol trees, the golden ginkgo, and the crimson metasequoia glyptostroboides await those who venture to Yunnan this autumn to embrace the enchanting seasonal landscapes.

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(Editors: Rachel, Reena)