The beauty of Jinshanhu Island has been captured in a series of aerial photographs taken in the New Year.

The island, in Yizhou, Hechi, is surrounded by clear waters and forest thanks to a 350-million-yuan ($50.31 million) program which saw the planting of half a million new trees.

The government has sought to preserve Hechi's natural landscape and strike a balance between unspoiled scenery and tourism.

An aerial view of Jinshanhu Island in Yizhou, Hechi. [Photo/hcwang.cn]

Residents neighboring Jinshanhu Island enjoy an amazing natural view. [Photo/hcwang.cn]

Small islands dot Jinshanhu. [Photo/hcwang.cn]