Golden gingko trees bring renewed vitality to the ancient city of Qufu in Shandong province, the hometown of Confucius. [Photo by An Zaixin/WeChat account: jiningfabu]

A cat perches on a rooftop blanketed with fallen leaves in Qufu, Shandong province. [Photo by Ding Yuzhi/WeChat account: jiningfabu]

Visitors tour the ancient city of Qufu on carriages on a vivid autumn day. [Photo by Ma Xiangjun/WeChat account: jiningfabu]

Sightseeing by carriage is quite popular among visitors to the ancient city of Qufu. [Photo by Ma Xiangjun/WeChat account: jiningfabu]

Autumn casts a spell over a forest in Qufu, offering an endless supply of dazzling photo opportunities. [Photo/WeChat account: jiningfabu]

Farmers in Qufu welcome a hawthorn berry harvest in autumn. [Photo by Lu Yan/WeChat account: jiningfabu]