In October, Kongtong Mountain scenic area in Pingliang city, northwest China's Gansu Province, enters its most colorful season, with towering peaks and vast forests draped in autumn hues, creating views that leave visitors reluctant to depart.

Located 12 kilometers west of the city center, Kongtong Mountain, with its main peak reaching 2,123 meters above sea level, has been recognized as a national 5A-level scenic area.

It received approximately 1.05 million visits between January and September this year, according to the latest statistics.

During the 2025 National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, the scenic area welcomed 141,100 visitors.

The mountain was also a key pass on the ancient Silk Road and known as the "first mountain of Chinese Taoism."

Editor Ⅰ: Zhang Wenwen

Editor Ⅱ: Wu Dan

Editor Ⅲ: Liu Guosong