Photo shows the stunning scenery of Potatso National Park in Shangri-La, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Photo/Chu Chengjiangchu)

In late autumn and early winter, Potatso National Park in Shangri-La, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of southwest China's Yunnan Province, transforms into a colorful fairyland. Shades of red, yellow, blue, and green interweave, with forests, lakes, and meadows creating a breathtaking early winter landscape that draws numerous tourists.

The national park is situated in the center of the Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas, which is a world heritage site. The area is home to a diverse array of resources, including lake wetlands, forest meadows, river valleys, streams, and rare flora and fauna, making it an essential biodiversity reservoir and ecological safety barrier for the region.

Photo shows the stunning scenery of Potatso National Park in Shangri-La, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Photo/Chu Chengjiangchu)

Photo shows the stunning scenery of Potatso National Park in Shangri-La, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Photo/Chu Chengjiangchu)

Photo shows the stunning scenery of Potatso National Park in Shangri-La, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Photo/Chu Chengjiangchu)

Photo shows the stunning scenery of Potatso National Park in Shangri-La, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Photo/Chu Chengjiangchu)

Photo shows the stunning scenery of Potatso National Park in Shangri-La, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Photo/Chu Chengjiangchu)

Birds forage at Potatso National Park in Shangri-La, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Photo/Chu Chengjiangchu)