CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- Although it is already several days in winter and the weather is not good, the 1,100 dawn redwoods in the National Caiyun Lake Wetland Park in Jiulongpo District of Chongqing are particularly beautiful.

Beautiful dawn redwoods in Caiyun Lake (Photographed by Zhou Bangjing)

In the park, from Linhulugang to the dawn redwoods in the misty rain, a large area of dawn redwoods looks like a red sea, which is spectacular. The dawn redwoods are dyed and red. The reflection of the lake is like a colorful natural oil painting, which is quietly displayed in front of the public.

Beautiful dawn redwoods in Caiyun Lake (Photographed by Zhou Bangjing)

Even if it’s not the weekend, there are still a lot of people enjoying down redwoods. People walk in groups in the forest, stop to take pictures and linger. They can’t help but praise “It’s so beautiful, I’ll take more photos and post them on Wechat Moments!”

Caiyun Lake and dawn redwoods complement each other (Photographed by Zhou Bangjing)

According to the person in charge of Jiulongpo Greening Office, dawn redwood is known as the “living fossil”. It belongs to the gymnosperm family. It is highly adaptable and grows fast. From early December to early January, the color of dawn redwood is red and yellow. The purple-red gradient is the best viewing period, and you can go to take pictures.

Recommended route: Taolindu － Shanlinyanyu － Fengyulangqiao － Linhulugang 

(Translated by Luo Juan, Fathom Language Limited)