Fall colors in beautiful worldwide destinations

Massachusets, US

Massachusetts transforms into a bright autumnal land with its leaves taking on the intense shades of orange, red and yellow. The Bryant Homestead in Cummington, the Bird Park in Walpole and the Ravenswood Park in Gloucester are some of the must-visit places. (Pictured) Brighton neighborhood in Boston.

California, US

Head out to Bishop Creek Canyon, June Lake Loop, Plumas County and Shasta Cascade to enjoy a California fall in glorious hues of orange, red and yellow. (Pictured) Yosemite National Park.

Wales

The Welsh landscape is idea for "leaf peeping." Beautiful walks around the Dolmelynllyn Estate, Tywi Valley and Menai Strait wildlife and woodland throughout autumn will let you make the most of fall foliage. (Pictured) Llanrwst, Conwy Valley, Snowdonia.

Austria

Hinterriß, Karwendel area and Hohe Tauern national park beckon visitors with their spectacular show of changing colors during the peak months of autumn. (Pictured) Lake Hallstatt, Salzkammergut.

Iceland

From mid-September to the first week of October, Iceland is quite an explosion of colors. Head out to the plateaus around Thingvellir, Bruarfoss, Gullfoss and Faxafoss for some of the best snapshots. (Pictured) Hraunfossar Waterfalls.

Sweden

Järvafältet, Drottningholm, Grimsta and of course Stockholm are some of the recommended places in Sweden to view a beautiful fall. (Pictured) Stockholm.

China

Lasting from mid-October to early November in the north and a little earlier in the south of the country, fall is a beautiful season to be in China. The Yellow mountains, the Longji Terraced Field and the Jiuzhaigou Valley will provide captivating fall landscapes. (Pictured) Great Wall of China.

Kyoto, Japan

From mid-October through mid-December, Kyoto is an ensemble of colors with its maples turning into beautiful shades of orange, yellow and red. Some of the most picturesque views can be seen at the Kumara-Dera temple, the village of Takao and the Okochi-Sanso villa. (Pictured) Daigoji Temple.

Tuscany, Italy

The Langhe area, the Parco Regionale di Montevecchia and Parco Cinque Terre are must visits to view the full glory of autumn in Italy. (Pictured) Chianti.

London, UK

The many parks that are found in London are the best places to sample fall foliage. Hyde Park, the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, Regent's Park, and Greenwich Park are some of the noteworthy destinations. (Pictured) Kensington Gardens.