Have you ever seen trees that look like they’re glowing with fire? 🔥🌲 In Kunming, a city in southwest China, something magical happens every early winter!
In the western suburbs of Kunming, there’s a special place called the Sanjiacun Reservoir. Around this reservoir, there’s a forest of dawn redwoods, also known by their fancy scientific name, metasequoia. These trees are really special because they are one of the oldest types of trees in the world!
As late autumn turns into early winter, the leaves of the dawn redwoods change color. They turn from green to golden yellow and bright red. It’s like the whole forest is painting itself with warm colors! 🍁🍂
The best time to see this amazing sight is early in the morning when there’s a bit of mist, or at sunset. When the sun shines through the trees, it creates beautiful beams of light called “god rays.” These light beams make the forest look even more magical, almost like a scene from a fairy tale! 🌅✨
People love to visit the Sanjiacun Reservoir during this time to take photos and enjoy nature’s beauty. The reflection of the colorful trees in the clear water makes everything look twice as stunning. It’s a perfect place to experience the wonder of nature.
If you ever get a chance to visit Kunming in early winter, don’t miss out on this incredible natural show! Who knows, maybe you’ll capture the perfect photo to share with your friends. 📸
Reference(s):
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