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2026.10.26 18:54 GMT+8

Autumn in the Little Details

Updated 2026.10.26 18:54 GMT+8
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Boats, riverside greenery and people by the landing offer glimpses of an autumn day along the water. /CGTN

Boats, riverside greenery and people by the landing offer glimpses of an autumn day along the water. /CGTN

Clusters of golden osmanthus blossoms bring a touch of autumn color to the green riverside landscape. /CGTN

Boats, riverside greenery and people by the landing offer glimpses of an autumn day along the water. /CGTN

Clusters of golden osmanthus blossoms bring a touch of autumn color to the green riverside landscape. /CGTN

Warm sunlight shimmers on the river and falls across a quiet interior, revealing autumn in the changing light. /CGTN

Warm sunlight shimmers on the river and falls across a quiet interior, revealing autumn in the changing light. /CGTN

How do you know when autumn has arrived?

In Datong Ancient Town, Tongling, Anhui Province, the signs are all around us—if we take a moment to look.

Osmanthus flowers begin to bloom, filling the air with their delicate fragrance. Afternoon sunlight grows softer and warmer, casting longer shadows across the old streets. Along the river, ferries glide across the water as the setting sun bathes the surface in golden light.

Autumn doesn't always arrive with dramatic changes. Sometimes, it reveals itself in the smallest details: a familiar fragrance, a lengthening shadow, or a fleeting glow on the water. Slow down, look closer, and let the little details tell you that autumn is here.

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