As autumn quietly paints Hangzhou with a variety of colors, let's step up the pace to catch a glimpse of the city's landscapes before it's too late.

An aerial view strikingly presents Yanggong Dike, one of the three dikes near West Lake in Hangzhou. Barely known by tourists, Yanggong Dike is an ideal place to sniff the autumn air and watch the golden leaves fall from oriental plane trees. [Photo by Xiao Yisan/WeChat account: hzfbwx]

On top of Banshan National Forest Park, one can get a panoramic view of Hangzhou that is no doubt fascinating as well as take a stroll along the park's lake or in the lush forest. [Photo/WeChat account: hzfbwx]

The Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City is carpeted with golden rice in autumn as the crop ripens and creates a delightful scene during harvesting season. Liangzhu Culture represents a living history that is 5,300 years old. [Photo/WeChat account: hzfbwx]

Baizhao village near Qiandao Lake in Chun'an county wakes up every morning in a swirling mist. [Photo/WeChat account: hzfbwx]

Gongshanjian in Chun'an county's Dashun town has an altitude of 658.3 meters and is a popular destination to enjoy the starry sky. [Photo/WeChat account: hzfbwx]