Cold Dew,the fifth solar term of autumn,begins on October 8.

An old folk saying goes,"Dew turns white before growing cold",means that the dew which turned milky white in the White Dew now carries a sharper chill.

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With the arrival of the Cold Dew,the weather gradually turns colder,and autumn deepens in Shenyang.The once lush green landscape is gradually painted with varied autumn hues.

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The ninth lunar month,when the Cold Dew falls,is also known as the month of chrysanthemums.It is a beloved tradition for people to view chrysanthemums,sip chrysanthemum tea and drink chrysanthemum wine at this period of year.

While most flowers wither in the Cold Dew,chrysanthemums bloom proudly,standing out as striking splashes of color in autumn.

This Cold Dew period is ideal for chrysanthemum viewing in Shenyang.

Chrysanthemums in the Shenyang Zhongshan Park have been blooming successively since mid-September.Their layered golden stamens exude subtle fragrance,brightly adorning the autumn garden scenery.

If you still crave more floral beauty,you can pay a visit to the Shenyang Botanical Garden.

The 26th Chrysanthemum Exhibition of the Shenyang Botanical Garden opened on September 25.Over 600,000 chrysanthemums are in full bloom,and the exhibition will run until mid-October.

Though the Cold Dew brings cool weather,chrysanthemums create a warm atmosphere.Seize this lovely autumn and go on an outing for chrysanthemums!