The autumn colors of Dongchuan Red Land are splendid

Amid the mountains north of Kunming, Dongchuan Red Land is staging a vibrant autumn color feast. Billions of years of weathering have oxidized the iron- and aluminum-rich soil into varying shades of ochre red, from the deep red like solidified lava to the light red like a maiden’s cheek, layered and spreading to the horizon like the earth’s exposed sincere heart. The golden late autumn sunlight pours down, infusing the red land with soul—at dawn it is a reserved purplish red, at noon it saturates to a dazzling scarlet, and at sunset it transforms into the color of burning evening clouds. Light flows between the ridges, outlining a three-dimensional painting with distinct ravines, every inch of soil shimmering like a gem. There is no desolate autumn here, only a symphony of earth, sunlight, and color. Driving along the mountain road, when your view is suddenly filled with this sea of red, the shock hits your soul. Whether you are a photography enthusiast capturing the changing light and shadow or a traveler seeking natural wonders, Dongchuan Red Land offers a dual shock to both vision and spirit. Come to this land favored by the Creator and encounter an everlasting autumn epic!

Post by Trip.Pulse | Oct 23, 2025