Visitors appreciate early winter views at Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province. [Photo provided to chindaily.com.cn]

Like making a seasonal change of clothing, trees are turning red and yellow at Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province.

The renowned national forest park and 5A tourist destination has welcomed more than 5 million visitors so far this year, surpassing the 4.74 million visitors it attracted in pre-COVID 2019, according to the area's management authorities.

Visitors appreciate early winter views at Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province. [Photo provided to chindaily.com.cn]

Visitors appreciate early winter views at Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province. [Photo provided to chindaily.com.cn]

Visitors appreciate early winter views at Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province. [Photo provided to chindaily.com.cn]

Visitors appreciate early winter views at Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province. [Photo provided to chindaily.com.cn]