This is a view of Gahai Lake in Luqu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, taken on September 3 (drone photo). (Xinhua|Zhang Zhimin)

In the autumn season, the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in the northeastern part of the Qinghai–Xizang Plateau is gradually imbued with the hues of fall, offering pleasant and picturesque scenery. Gannan Prefecture serves as an important water conservation area in the upper reaches of the Yellow River and boasts diverse and rich landscapes and landforms.

This is a view of the Maqu section of the Yellow River in Maqu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, taken on September 3 (drone photo). (Xinhua/ Zhang Zhimin)

This is a demonstration base for "photovoltaic‑pastoral complementary" ecological breeding in Luqu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, taken on September 3 (drone photo). (Xinhua / Zhang Zhimin)

This is a view of the Jiangdie Highway within Daogao Township, Zhuoni County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, taken on September 1 (drone photo). (Xinhua / Zhang Zhimin)

This is a view of Gahai Lake in Luqu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, taken on September 3 (drone photo). (Xinhua / Zhang Zhimin)