Shandong’s autumn colors are not limited to these places. In Taierzhuang Ancient Town in Zaozhuang, ginkgo trees set off dark tiles and upturned eaves, and the town’s autumn charm attracts many tourists. At the San Kong Scenic Area in Qufu, Jining—the Temple of Confucius, Confucius Cemetery and Kong Family Mansion—golden ginkgo leaves and ancient architectural complexes complement each other, making the millennia-old cultural heritage appear more profound under the autumn sun. At the Shimenli Scenic Area of Kunyu Mountain in Yantai, expanses of pink muhly grass bloom like clouds and sunset glow, with the flowering period lasting until late November. At the Changyang River estuary in the Nanhai New Area of Weihai, winged seepweed gradually changes from light pink to crimson, dyeing the coastal wetland into a unique red landscape, with the viewing period extending into November. From golden yellow to fiery red, from pink mist to crimson, autumn in Shandong is never just one color. Phenological landscapes are affected by temperature changes in a given year, so viewing times may fluctuate slightly.

　　Autumn in Shandong is also a season of harvest. After the fishing moratorium ended in the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea fishing grounds, about 13,000 registered fishing vessels in Shandong have successively set out to sea, while another statistical measure puts the number of vessels at sea at between 15,000 and 16,000. In the fields, autumn grain crops are growing well, and a bumper harvest is in sight. Culture and tourism, agriculture and fisheries together form the most authentic backdrop of this season.