Nishan Sacred Land in Jining, a city in East China's Shandong province, takes on a new look with clear blue skies and red and golden leaves during autumn days. Oct 8 marks the start of this year's Cold Dew, the 17th of the 24 traditional Chinese solar terms. It is a great time to admire the tranquil autumn scenery in Nishan. [Photo/WeChat account: NiShanShengJing]

When many plants wither in autumn, hawthorn apples in Nishan burst with a vigorous red color. [Photo/WeChat account: NiShanShengJing]

Delicious stewed duck is available at Nishan Sacred Land. During the Cold Dew, the dew is bigger and colder and there will be less rain. According to a traditional Chinese dietary habit, eating duck can not only warm up the body, but also nourish the blood. [Photo/WeChat account: NiShanShengJing]