Nanxing Cypress Swamp (formerly Bade Cypress Swamp Forest) Introduction
The bald cypress has turned red, bringing smiles to travelers' faces! Every winter, as the chill arrives, along Fugutian Street Alley 185 by the Xiaolii Pond, the nearly 3-hectare Ba De bald cypress forest is painted with beautiful gradient colors—orange, bright red, blue skies, white clouds, and flowing streams—attracting thousands of travelers eager to witness this poetic scenery reminiscent of Impressionist paintings. The bald cypress belongs to the family of cypress trees and is commonly known as the American swamp cypress, originating from the United States. It can grow up to 50 meters tall and is often used as an ornamental plant and construction material. Unlike typical coniferous trees, the bald cypress needles change from green to red with the arrival of winter and eventually fall like feathers. In Taoyuan, the two main hotspots for bald cypress are the Daxi Bald Cypress Avenue (originally known as Shiyuan Road) and the Nanxing Bald Cypress. After gaining immense popularity on Instagram and Facebook, the crowds wanting to see these sights have never diminished. The Daxi Bald Cypress Avenue features around 300 bald cypress trees lined up in pairs, creating a tranquil beauty. Located by the Qiangong Creek, the Nanxing Bald Cypress is a private nursery with nearly 3,000 bald cypress trees soaring high. Unlike Daxi's "small yet beautiful" charm, the unique and spectacular view here adds a sense of wonder to the journey. Walking along the path beside the Xiaolii Pond, the stunning scenery of the bald cypress is fully visible, and the nearby fields are equally enchanting; in the fallow farmland, the lovely yellow cosmos sways in the wind, while red quinoa, commonly found in mountainous areas, unexpectedly appears. The expansive Xiaolii Pond, with its mirror-like surface, reflects distant mountains and nearby forests, with occasional cyclists and birds soaring by. While enjoying the beautiful views, visitors can also closely observe the cypress knees and light brown cones, providing an interesting lesson in nature.
