One falling leaf is a sign that autumn is on its way, says a Chinese proverb. Autumn in China is the golden time to go outdoors to enjoy its colorful leaves before the trees become bare.

From red maple leaves to bright yellow silver birch leaves in Zhangjiagang, East China's Jiangsu province is like a palette of colors upon the arrival of autumn.

Shazhou Park, located in the downtown of Zhangjiagang city, is dyed with crimson leaves presenting picturesque scenery in late autumn. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]