A taste of autumn and a wish for good fortune. As autumn arrives, ripe persimmons turn the hillsides of Pingshun County in Shanxi, north China, a vibrant shade of red. Hanging from the branches like little lanterns, these seasonal fruits bring warmth and color to the Taihang Mountains.

In Chinese culture, persimmons symbolize good fortune and the fulfillment of wishes. Their name is also used in the popular expression "shì shì rú yì," meaning "may everything go as you wish."