Winter looms as fall prepares to depart, with a colorful and harmonious farewell. Don't miss the chance to see the last of the breathtaking red leaves in Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve in Southwest China's Sichuan province.

Red leaves grace the mountains in Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve in Southwest China's Sichuan province. [Photo/Wechat Account of Tangjiahe Nature Reserve]

In this fairyland, people can also:

Eat local delicacies

The stirred cooked pastry [Photo/Wechat Account of Tangjiahe Nature Reserve]

For breakfast, people can have a bowl of stirred cooked pastry, paired with pickled cabbage and chili oil. Snacks with Hui ethnic flavors can be found on Xiaodong Street, and local copper hot pot is also worth a try. For all the Three Kingdoms (220-280) culture lovers out there, you can also enjoy an ancient-style banquet.

Get away from the noise for several days

Some B&B rooms in the reserve [Photo/Wechat Account of Tangjiahe Nature Reserve]

B&B rooms here are casual and simply decorated. The bright floor-to-ceiling windows perfectly frame the outdoor scenery. There's nothing like taking in the mountain views in the morning, or looking up at the stars at night to help you relax.

Encounter wild animals

New energy sightseeing car in the reserve [Photo/Wechat Account of Tangjiahe Nature Reserve]

The season also comes with the highest encounter rate of wild animals. Tourists may well run into some takins or Tibetan monkeys as they hike through the mountains. You can also take the new energy sightseeing car at the visitors' center to see the reserve's giant pandas and golden monkeys.

Buy local products

Tea leaves picked in the reserve [Photo/Wechat Account of Tangjiahe Nature Reserve]

Native products are pollution-free and come in a wide variety. There are National Geographical Indication products, such as Qingchuan black fungus, and morel mushrooms famed for their ability to treat certain cancers. Fresh bamboo shoots, gastrodia elata, bacon and tea also enjoy wide popularity.