Early winter turns cypress forest into natural wonder

[Video by Chen Hongyu and Meng Fanxia for chinadaily.com.cn]

A bald cypress, or swamp cypress forest – situated in Linqu county, in East China's Shandong province – has turned into a natural wonder as winter approaches.

The bald cypress, also known as the water fir, is a deciduous conifer that grows in wetlands and riverbanks.

Its leaves change from green to deep red in autumn, creating a striking contrast with its reddish-brown trunks. The trees stand out against the blue sky and white clouds, forming stunning and ethereal scenery.

Watch this video to check out the spectacular view of the bald cypress forest. (Edited by Fan Yuanyuan)