Top 5 places in the world where autumn is especially beautiful

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

Autumn is a dual time when sadness over the passing summer echoes the delight of the beauty of autumn landscapes. In different countries, autumn is beautiful in its own way and meets us with a variety of shades of red, yellow and orange. If you are going on a trip in the fall, we offer you the top 5 places where this season is especially wonderful.

Rice terraces in Yunnan, China

It is believed that rice cultivation in China began almost 8,000 years ago. Since then, the scale of rice fields has grown and amazes the eyes with its beauty. To enjoy the colorful spectacle, it is better to go to Yunnan province. It is there that some of the largest and most beautiful rice terraces in the world are located. The best time to visit them is autumn, as by this time of the year the rice is ripe and the mountain slopes are painted in golden and crimson colors. The rice terraces in Yunnan were handcrafted by farmers who have shown their ingenuity to adapt the hilly terrain to agricultural needs. The terraces are located at an altitude of 200 to 2000 m above sea level and occupy more than 20,000 square kilometers. Getting there is not easy, but the sight is worth it!

Koyo, Japan

Along with the cherry blossoms in spring, the main event in Japan in autumn is Momiji-gari, or Koyo, which means "red foliage" in Japanese. Koyo is a Japanese tradition of viewing maple foliage in the fall.

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To enjoy the maples to the fullest, you can go to various parks, mountains, temples. To the north of Tokyo is the city of Nikko, which is very popular in the season of admiring the maple trees and is a huge park where you can personally enjoy the triumph of nature. Another such place is Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan. In Tokyo itself, you can visit the Shinjuku Imperial Park, Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, Rikugien Garden. Also popular among tourists are the Five Lakes Region, near Mount Fuji-san, and Miya-jima Island, where Momijidani Park is located (translated into Russian - "Valley of the Maples").

During Koyo season, you can also visit colorful festivals where you can enjoy food, music, dance and other entertainment. The most popular holiday is usually held on November 11 in the Arashiyama area, on the outskirts of Kyoto, and is called the festival"

Sussex, UK

Sussex is a historic county in the South East England region. Tourists from all over the world come here in September and October to capture the magnificent autumn landscapes.

In Sussex, you can visit Norman castles, Celtic settlements and the cathedrals of Chichester and Arundel.

In addition to the magnificent nature in Sussex, you can visit the Norman castles, Celtic settlements and the cathedrals of Chichester and Arundel. Near the village of Wilmington is the most famous landmark of Sussex: a 70-meter human figure, the outline of which was created on the slope of a chalk hill, presumably in the 17th or 16th century. Going to her is another great way to enjoy the autumn nature of Great Britain.

Burgundy, France

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Burgundy is famous not only for its "Burgundy", but also for its picturesque nature, especially in autumn, when the vineyards are painted with various shades of yellow and orange colors. In September and October, local winemakers start picking ripe grapes, and then create from them the most delicious wine in the world. If you find yourself in Burgundy at the end of November, you can already taste the young wine of this oldest wine region. Part of the vineyards of Burgundy is under the protection of UNESCO.

Once there, be sure to visit Beaune - the former capital of Burgundy and the center of Cote de Beaune - the "Golden Slope". For wine connoisseurs, Beaune is home to some of the best vineyards in the world, the largest and oldest cellars, as well as the Burgundy Wine Museum, where millions of the best bottles of this drink are kept. In Beaune, you can also visit the Cito Abbey and the Monastery of the Order of Saint Ursula, now home to the Museum of Fine Arts.

Karelia, Russia

Autumn in Karelia is a great season for those who love fishing, hunting, picking mushrooms and berries. In September in Karelia it is still relatively warm, there are no annoying mosquitoes, and the healing air of the Karelian forests charges with energy and strength for the year ahead. If there is no desire to engage in hunting and gathering, then you can simply ride on the lakes, in the water surface of which the entire palette of autumn colors reflects the forest. In October, however, it gets pretty cold in Karelia. September is the best month to bask in the autumn sun, and there is also an annual vegetable fair this month, and you can stock up on fresh honey from local beekeepers. Another autumn in Karelia is a great time for a wedding. Photos with a background of bright orange leaves in contrast to the outfits of the newlyweds are beautiful even without Photoshop.