Aussie autumn doesnt kick off in earnest15） until March. And while you wouldnt usually associate the land of beaches， surfing and summer heat with glorious autumnal colour， the Dandenong Ranges near Melbourne dont disappoint. As well as being a national park of breathtaking beauty， the area is also dotted with gardens. The Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens are definitely worth a visit when their lawns are carpeted with fallen leaves and their trees areaglow16）.

随着葡萄藤上的叶子变黄，消夏的游客踏上归程，再没有比这时更适宜游览法国卢瓦尔河谷的时候了。起伏的葡萄园脱去夏季的绿衣，披上秋日的黄色、棕色和焦橙色，看上去明媚灿烂。秋天也是收获的季节，因此，你可以在葡萄田里看人们采摘葡萄，然后再找个舒服的地方一坐，一边欣赏眼前美景，一边细品当地美酒。

澳大利亚的丹德农山脉国家公园

澳大利亚的秋天直到3月才真正开始。虽然人们通常不会把这片有关海滩、冲浪、夏日热浪的土地与炫目的秋色联系在一起，但是墨尔本附近的丹德农山脉绝不会让人失望。这里不仅是有着惊人美景的国家公园，还散布着大大小小的花园。秋天的尼古拉斯·艾尔弗雷德纪念花园里，草坪铺满落叶，树木散发着柔和的光芒，绝对值得一游。

法国的卢瓦尔河谷

Nara， Japan

Autumn in Japan is every bit17） as stunning as the short-lived cherry blossom season in spring. Autumn leaves can be seen across the country， starting in the northern island of Hokkaido and spreading quickly south from the end of September. The ancient capital of Nara， a short train ride from Kyoto， makes a wonderful viewing spot. Its vast park is awash18） with colour， with sensational views of red， gold and yellow leaves along the paths up to Tamukeyamashrine19） in its northeast corner.

Pitlochry， Scotland

Scotlands pine forests may not change colour， but its deciduous20） trees offer some of the finest autumn hues21） in Europe. Walk out of town to the dam and fish ladder22）， which separates the River Tummel and Loch Faskally， to get the perfect view of waterside trees as they shed their leaves. Each October Pitlochry also plays host to the Enchanted Forest， a nightly event that sees the trees lit up to soaring music in the woods just outside town.

Lombardy， Italy

Still mild even as the leaves fall， Lombardy in northern Italy is an ideal place to see mainland Europe burst into colour. The native Lombardy poplars23）， which can be seen across the landscape， turn a bright yellow before their leaves fall to the floor. If you cant make it to the countryside， Milans public gardens offer a great city view of autumn.