Time to enjoy the enchanting red leaves in Guangdong

In January, maple trees, bald cypress trees, mountain tallow trees and so on have adorned themselves in a "fiery red gown," marking the prime season for appreciating red leaves in Guangdong. Accompanied by a gentle breeze, these red leaves orchestrate a winter serenade in the province.

South China National Botanical Garden, Guangzhou (华南国家植物园)

As the temperature drops, bald cypress trees in the South China National Botanical Garden begin to turn beautiful shades of reddish-brown, orange-brown, and coppery bronze, adding an exceptional palette to the natural surroundings.

There is also a small number of pond cypress, Chinese swamp cypress, and dawn redwood in the botanical garden, in addition to bald cypresses.

(Photo: Nanfang Daily)

Add.: No. 1190 Tianyuan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (广州市天河区天源路1190号)

Luhu Lake Park, Guangzhou (麓湖公园)

The bright sunlight bathes the bald cypress forest in Luhu Lake Park with a warm glow. These trees display a spectacular array of colors, reflecting in the mirror-like lake. The surroundings seem to be imbued with a fairy-tale ambiance, and visitors stepping into this scene will find themselves akin to figures in an oil painting. Furthermore, the park staff will perform the "fisherman cast a net" show for the public from time to time.

(Photo: Luhu Lake Scenic Photography Group)

(Photo: Gu Xiaohong)

Add.: No.11 Luhu Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou (广州市越秀区麓湖路11号)

Shimen National Forest Park, Guangzhou (石门国家森林公园)

Featuring around 500 acres of red leaves, the Shimen National Forest Park offers three key viewing points, including the maple forest, the mountain tallow forest, and enchanting red leaves scattered in the water features. From a distance, clusters of crimson, orange, and deep red spread amidst the sea of green, creating a picturesque scene.

(Photo: Nanfang Daily)

Add.: Wenquan Town, Conghua District, Guangzhou (广州从化温泉镇石门国家森林公园)

Guifeng Mountain National Forest Park, Jiangmen (圭峰山国家森林公园)

Located in the Xinhui District of Jiangmen City, the Guifeng National Forest Park currently boasts trident maple trees lining the road from Yongzhen Mount Gate to Yutai Temple and its vicinity. Currently, the hills are adorned with red maple leaves, blending with the forest's green backdrop, forming a tapestry of red and green draped over gullies and ridges.

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Add.: Guifeng Road, Xinhui District, Jiangmen (江门市新会区圭峰路)

Wanlv Lake Scenic Spot, Heyuan (万绿湖)

The best time to admire the maple leaves at Wanlv Lake is from December to February. The fiery red leaves complement the lake, creating a breathtaking landscape alongside the blue sky, white clouds, and mountains. This attracts many visitors to stroll along the pathways, taking photographs or simply appreciating the view.

(Photo: Nanfang Daily)

Add.: No. 17, Gangzhong Road, Xingang Town, Dongyuan County, Heyuan (河源市东源县新港镇港中路17号)

Xinghu Scenic Area, Zhaoqing (星湖旅游景区)

In the Xinghu Scenic Area in Zhaoqing, the bald cypress forest has gradually transitioned from green to rusty red. Meanwhile, during the winter season, tens of thousands of black-crowned night herons, egrets, grey herons, and Chinese pond herons nest and breed in the park, and tourists can encounter a "birds' paradise" beneath the red leaves.