An aerial photo shows a colorful view of the Salt Lake in Yuncheng, Shanxi province, in recent autumn days. [Photo by Cao Yang/For chinadaily.com.cn]

With autumn's arrival in North China, bright colors gleam on the surface of the Salt Lake in Yuncheng, Shanxi province, displaying a unique and gorgeous landscape for tourists.

When viewed from the air, the lake could be mistaken for a color palette.

Various chemical elements in the water as well as green algae give rise to the dazzling colors on the lake.