Early autumn has brought captivating autumn hues to Zhouji Menghuan Island in Wujie town, Tongzhou district, Nantong, Jiangsu province.

Menghuan Island is a key cultural and tourism site in Nantong and home to a distinctive botanical garden. It boasts more than 2.8 million trees across 1,500 different varieties, showcasing the beauty of nature.

After years of development, this area has been transformed from a barren mudflat into an ecological oasis along the Yangtze River.

An aerial view of the autumn scenery on Zhouji Menghuan Island. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

Colorful plants on Zhouji Menghuan Island shows a special view for visitors. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

Visitors take photos on Zhouji Menghuan Island. [Photo/Nantong Daily]