Three enchanting scenic spots – located in Northeast China's Jilin province – have been selected as national research, study and travel bases, according to local media reports.

The three places are the Lushuihe National Forest Park in Baishan city, the Liao and Jin Dynasty Cultural Park in Changchun city and Luoquan River Valley Science Expo Park in Tonghua city.

The Lushuihe National Forest Park is a national 4A-level scenic spot, covering an area of 25,786 hectares. The water resources in the scenic area are abundant and its various mineral springs make it an important source of mineral water. [Photo/WeChat account of Youyou Jilin]

The trees are now taking on their striking russet, autumn colors in the Lushuihe National Forest Park in Baishan city. [Photo/WeChat account of Youyou Jilin]

An aerial view of the Liao and Jin Dynasty Cultural Park in Changchun city. The park is themed on the history and culture of the Liao (916-1125) and Jin (1115-1234) dynasties, providing comprehensive information to visitors and offering them leisure agriculture activities. [Photo/WeChat account of Changchun Wenlyu]

In the cultural park, tourists can have a hands-on farming experience to explore the agrarian way of life, learn the folk customs of Northeast China and learn the history of the Liao and Jin dynasties. [Photo/WeChat account of Changchun Wenlyu]

The Luoquan River Valley Science Expo Park in Tonghua county, Tonghua city, is a wonderful national 3A-level scenic area, rich in animals and with a wide variety of plants. [Photo/WeChat account of Tonghua release]

Visitors get a thrill, experiencing water rafting in the Luoquan River Valley Science Expo Park. [Photo/WeChat account of Tonghua release]