Beautiful fallen leaves are made into bookmarks. [Photo/WeChat account: hafbwx]

"Picking autumn" in parks and along roadsides has recently gone viral among Hai'an locals.

Traditionally, "picking autumn" refers to collecting leftover grains during harvest. The activity has evolved into a new version today, which entails collecting beautiful leaves and fruits that have naturally fallen. While most of the finds are ordinary leaves, people take immense joy.

Many see this lightweight outdoor activity as a quest for serendipity found in seemingly small things. It's not merely about accumulating physical goods; the act holds profound significance.

There's a cherished sense of "treasure hunting", the pure delight of setting aside their phones to fully immerse themselves in nature makes it all worthwhile.

People usually turn these aesthetic finds into handmade bookmarks or specimens to preserve the romantic gifts of autumn.