Yunnan's Erhai Lake shimmers in autumn glory

As autumn arrives, Erhai Lake in Dali Bai autonomous prefecture in Yunnan province has been alive with scenes of birds flying over the water and water plants swimming.

At a distance, neighboring Cangshan mountain stands majestically, while up close, the emerald waves of the lake shine.

Under a blue sky with white clouds, the wetland's mirror-like water teems with plants and waterfowl.

In the near fields, the fragrance of rice fills the air, promising a bountiful harvest.

All the mountains, waters, fields and grasslands merge into one, creating a magnificent ecological painting with Erhai Lake playing the leading role.