As late autumn has arrived, Qingdao is draped in the season's most vibrant colors — an open invitation to step outside and embrace the crisp, golden days of late autumn. From wooded hills to floral displays, the city offers countless ways to enjoy the fleeting beauty of the season.

Whether you seek serene mountain trails, poetic gardens, or dazzling groves, Qingdao's autumn awaits. Don't miss this splendid seasonal show — step out and find your own moment of peace and poetry.

In Laoshan Mountain, autumn reveals itself like a moving painting. [Photo/Wechat account: qd12031]

Zhongshan Park hosts the annual chrysanthemum show, where more than 20,000 pots of blooms fill the air with fragrance. [Photo/Wechat account: qd12031]

With its explosion of color, Zhangjialou's forest of over 6,000 red maples never disappoints. In late autumn, the trees dress up in dazzling crimson and gold, spreading across the hills like a glowing sunset. [Photo/Wechat account: qd12031]