Autumn paints Xuanquan Valley

Autumn colors paint ancient Silk Road site in NW China

Photo taken on Oct 21, 2025 shows poplar trees and reeds at their peak autumn colors in Xuanquan Valley, Xuanquanzhi Archaeological Site in Dunhuang City, northwest China's Gansu Province. The UNESCO World Heritage location attracts photographers capturing golden foliage against desert landscapes. (Wang Binyin/Guangming Pictures)

Photo taken on Oct 21, 2025 shows poplar trees and reeds at their peak autumn colors in Xuanquan Valley, Xuanquanzhi Archaeological Site in Dunhuang City, northwest China's Gansu Province. The UNESCO World Heritage location attracts photographers capturing golden foliage against desert landscapes. (Wang Binyin/Guangming Pictures)