Dongying, a prefecture-level city, lies on the northern coast of Shandong province. It is home to China's second biggest oil field -- Shengli Oil Field.

The city is where the Yellow River flows into Bohai Bay in the province, and it boasts wonderful landscapes.

With autumn on its way, the city showcases some of its pristine natural beauty to visitors.

An aerial photo shows the marvelous landscape of Hongguang Fishing Port covered by suaeda salsa in autumn in Kenli district of Dongying, East China's Shandong province. [Photo/WeChat account: sdta12301]

As autumn comes, suaeda salsa turns from light pink to deep red in Kenli district of Dongying, Shandong province. The plant is an annual herbaceous succulent halophyte that can tolerate hostile environmental conditions. [Photo/WeChat account: sdta12301]

An obvious line emerges at the confluence of the Yellow River and the Bohai Sea. [Photo/WeChat account: sdta12301]

When the Yellow River, China's second-longest river, merges into the Bohai Sea in Dongying, Shandong province, it creates a distinct boundary between different colors at the junction, with deep blue on one side and yellow on the other. [Photo/WeChat account: sdta12301]

The Yellow River Estuary Ecotourism Area in Dongying, Shandong province offers a perfect destination to enjoy the golden sea of reed catkins in autumn. [Photo/WeChat account: sdta12301]

Covering an area of 153,000 hectares, the Yellow River Estuary Ecotourism Area is a popular tourist destination for visitors to enjoy the wetland landscape and to watch birds. [Photo/WeChat account: sdta12301]