Sunlight peaks through tree branches to illuminate fog in Jiaohe, Jilin province. [Photo by Zhao Yujuan/For chinadaily.com.cn]

With late autumn's arrival, Northeast China's Jilin province welcomes its most beautiful season.

Across the province, residents and tourists can feast their eyes on colorful autumn scenery.

Green leaves give in to deep reds and dazzling yellows, creating a kaleidoscopic fairytale world.

Han Junhong contributed to the story.

A family meanders along a path under the cover of burnt sienna leaves in Shulan, Jilin province. [Photo by Fu Lihua/For chinadaily.com.cn]

A bird's-eye view of rafters floating downriver amongst autumn trees near Changbai Mountain in Jilin province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A blue lake sticks out among yellow trees in Baishan, Jilin province. [Photo by Qing Xiaoxi/For chinadaily.com.cn]

A grassy hillside speckled with autumn leaves cascades toward the horizon in Linjiang, Jilin province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]