Spectacular autumn views with vibrant hues of crimson and gold have added a bright splash of colors across China, attracting throngs of tourists to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the season in nature.
At the Badaling Great Wall scenic spot of Beijing's Yanqing District, eye-catching red, yellow and green leaves have blanketed the rolling mountains, making the natural scenery even more enchanting.
Crowds of tourists came to admire the changing landscape as summer ends and autumn heralds the arrival of winter.
"In this season, the colors on the mountain are the most brilliant," said a tourist who came to capture the majestic scenery.
"The Great Wall is very beautiful, and some of the leaves here have begun to turn red and yellow," said another tourist.
The best viewing period for this year's multicolored leaves in the scenic spot will last until mid-November.
After the Frost's Descent, the last solar term in autumn which falls on October 23 this year, the leaves of maple trees have painted the land around the Ruqin Lake in Lushan City, east China's Jiangxi Province, flaming red, creating picturesque scenes when the colorful trees are showered in the resplendent sunlight.
"I come to the Lushan Mountain in November to enjoy the autumn here, and maple trees are full of sense of autumn," said a tourist. In addition, ginkgo trees in the Lushan Mountain scenic spot were ablaze with the golden color of autumn, attracting an influx of tourists to immerse themselves into the picturesque scenery and adding a new dimension to an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Breathtaking autumn landscapes across China stun tourists
Welcoming 2025 in the UAE, locals and visitors from around the world came together to celebrate the New Year with dazzling light displays, laser shows, and fireworks at the world’s tallest building in Dubai, as well as breathtaking fireworks and a captivating drone performance in Ras Al Khaimah, the UAE's northernmost emirate.
As the clock struck midnight in Dubai, a spectacular nine-minute performance themed 'Beyond Dreams' officially began at the world’s tallest building -- the Burj Khalifa. The show featured a mesmerizing blend of light displays, lasers, and fireworks.
Over 15,600 firework elements and more than 200 laser beams lit up the city, infusing vibrant colors and electrifying energy into the New Year celebrations.
Another 36 fireworks display sites across Dubai also lit up simultaneously, brightening the Dubai skyline.
Thousands of tourists from around the globe gathered near the iconic building to revel in the spectacular night and make their New Year wishes.
"For me, lose a couple of pounds. That's the usual thing. And to travel more. Travel more and see the world," said Carlos Fong, an American tourist.
"Obviously doing our best, being the greatest that we can be, and looking forward to another year," shared Maryam, an Australian tourist.
"Work, good work, make money. That's my goals for the year 2025," noted Elias Manjui from Germany.
"For everyone, have a good year, stay happy, keep smiling," added Zeeshaan, a tourist from the UK.
"We wish for all people health, this is very important, and everybody must be happy together," said a Slovak tourist.
At the same time, Ras Al Khaimah bid farewell to 2024 and welcomed the New Year with a dazzling spectacle of drones and fireworks.
Set against the stunning 4.5-kilometer seafront, vibrant fireworks and a fleet of 1,400 drones illuminated the night sky. The drones artistically formed shapes such as the UAE's national treasure -- the falcon -- and iconic palm trees, among others.
Tourism officials emphasized that no effort had been spared in preparing for the grand show.
"We have been preparing for the fireworks in Ras Al Khaimah for years. This is something that continues, and usually, when we finish the last firework, we start automatically preparing for the next year because this is one of our biggest shows of the year," said Raki Phillips, CEO of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA).
The performance drew over 100,000 on-site spectators, many of whom expressed their admiration.
"I've traveled over, probably easily over 18 countries, and I had New Year's in so many countries. And I've seen fireworks, a lot of it. This was probably one of the best ones I've seen," said Myra Jacques, a tourist from Fiji.
UAE rings in 2025 with spectacular fireworks, dazzling lights, drone displays
