The first snow of the season has blanketed the rolling mountains of Jimsar County in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, creating a serene landscape where autumn foliage meets winter frost.
With winter approaching, a blanket of snow covered the peaks of the Tianshan Mountains, contrasting with autumn colors remaining below.
Footage captured wispy mist drifting through the snow-capped mountains, while scattered traditional dwellings, dense forests, and rolling clouds blend together to form a tranquil panorama along the northern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains.
First snow blankets Xinjiang's Tianshan Mountains
Haba Lake nature reserve in Yanchi County, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region is drawing visitors with breathtaking autumn beauty as a forest belt of over 933 hectares in the reserve enters best viewing season.
Footage shows vast stretches of golden-hued trees lining both sides of a major road in the nature reserve, creating a spectacular autumn foliage display typical of the northwestern region. Most of the trees are tall Populus simonii (Simon poplars) growing on the sandy lakeshore. Crowds of residents and tourists have flocked here to take in the scenery.
"The autumn scenery at Haba Lake has truly exceeded my expectations. It's incredibly pure and pristine here. I just love it," said Xue Li, a tourist.
Splendid autumn scenery in Ningxia draws visitors
