Golden poplars meet snow-capped Qilian Mountains in NW China's Gansu

Photo taken on Oct 9, 2026 shows the autumn scenery at Heihe Forest Farm in Ganzhou District, Zhangye City, northwest China's Gansu Province, after rain. Thousands of mu of euphrates poplar trees display vibrant autumn colors, contrasting with the snow-capped Qilian Mountains to create a magnificent autumn landscape. (Yang Yongwei/Guangming Pictures)

Photo taken on Oct 9, 2026 shows the autumn scenery at Heihe Forest Farm in Ganzhou District, Zhangye City, northwest China's Gansu Province, after rain. Thousands of mu of euphrates poplar trees display vibrant autumn colors, contrasting with the snow-capped Qilian Mountains to create a magnificent autumn landscape. (Yang Yongwei/Guangming Pictures)