China's spectacular Xinghua spring flower landscapes

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Water forest​

Located north-west of the city of Xinghua is a vast water forest, known for its dawn redwoods, a tree species rooted in water, which give this outstanding natural wonder its name.

 

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Natural wonder​

A boat is the easiest way of exploring this watery wilderness. Besides admiring the trees, which are listed as critically endangered in the wild, nature lovers can also admire a host of wildlife.

 

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Chinese pond heron​

While out and about on the water, look out for the Chinese pond heron, one of the country's nationally protected species.

 

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Spiritual pursuits​

The water forest can also be explored on foot by following a raised boardwalk that zigzags its way around the trunks of endless lofty dawn redwoods. And don't be surprised to find locals indulging in a spot of tai chi at the water's edge.

 

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Winter scenery​

The water forest can be explored throughout the year, though of course springtime with its canola showstopper is a favorite season. But consider visiting the forest in fall.

 

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Fall in the forest​

Fall arrives with warm autumnal colors, when the honey-hued forest is burnished with chimney red and sunset orange.

 

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Countryside surprises​

A "flightseeing" microlight excursion over the Xinghua countryside brings with it others surprises. Have your camera primed for moments like this, as a villager piles sacks of red skinned onions ready for the market.

 

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Late harvest​

Flying over the fields in September rewards microlight passengers with a wealth of late harvest photo opportunities like this one: farmers harvesting chives.

 

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Rice harvest​

Combine rice harvesting is not unusual in Xinghua, given the endless tracts of land on which the crop is cultivated.