As winter arrives, Chaozhou's bald cypresses enter their most enchanting season, painting the evergreen city in warm caramel and amber tones. Follow this guide and embark on a romantic seasonal journey through Chaozhou's most scenic spots.
Jinshan Bridge Wetland Park, Yixi Town, Xiangqiao District (意溪镇金山大桥湿地公园)
A stroll through Jinshan Bridge Wetland Park feels like stepping into an oil painting, where rows of bald cypresses line the water's edge, their golden-to-rust hues reflected in the river like a flowing ribbon along the shore.
Opening hours: 9:00–17:00 (Closed every Monday)
(Photo: Chaozhou Broadcast Television)
Xidu Primary School, Yixi Town, Xiangqiao District (意溪镇西都小学)
Tall, slender bald cypresses rise in neat rows, their layered branches forming warm mosaics against the blue sky and drifting clouds, creating a serene and photogenic scene.
Opening hours: Open to visitors on weekends for sightseeing and photography
(Photo: Chaozhou Broadcast Television)
Green Island Tourism Villa, Qiandong Town, Raoping County (饶平县绿岛山庄)
At Green Island Tourism Villa, bald cypresses harmonize with pavilions, towers, boats, and lakes, creating an elegant winter scene reminiscent of a traditional Chinese painting.
Opening hours: 8:00–17:30 (Open year-round)
(Photo: Lin Wenqiang)
Chaozhou West Lake Park, Xiangqiao District (潮州西湖公园)
Within the ancient city, West Lake Park offers a tranquil escape, where bald cypresses quietly change color and cast soft reflections on the lake, creating a peaceful urban retreat.
Opening hours: 24 hours a day
(Photo: Chaozhou Broadcast Television)
January is the peak season for bald cypress viewing in Chaozhou, when the foliage is lush and the colors are most vibrant. On a sunny winter afternoon, slow your pace and let the gentle hues of the season accompany your journey.
Author | He Fengyu
Editor | Huang Xinying, Huang Qini, James Campion, Shen He
