A photo taken on Oct 19, showing the transformation of the forest in Yangguan Pass in Dunhuang, Gansu province. [Photo by Wang Binyin]

In October, the Yangguan Pass in Dunhuang, Gansu province, an important entry point along the ancient Silk Road, presents sprawling autumn views.

The populus euphratica forests dazzle in golden hues, inviting tourists to explore a fairytale world.