As autumn nears, bamboo pickers in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality have been traveling deep into Jinfo Mountain, a World Nature Heritage, to harvest the seasonal bamboo shoots. /VCG Photo

Over the past week, a group of workers ventured into the deep mountain and picked the tender shoots every day, rain or shine, as the bamboo shoots would easily grow overmature. /VCG Photo

After reaping the bamboo shoots, workers would shell the stalks until the edible, tender sprouts unveil. /VCG Photo

Fall is the best time of the year to pick bamboo shoots. Workers usually stay in the deep mountain area for 40 days in order to pick the freshest bamboo shoots. /VCG Photo

After processing, the fresh bamboo shoots are sold as a seasonal favorite across the country. /VCG Photo