Nanxing Bald Cypress Introduction
The bald cypress has turned red, and travelers are smiling! Every winter as the chill arrives, along the 185th Alley of Floating Bridge Street beside Xiaoli Lake, the nearly 3-hectare BaDe Bald Cypress Forest is adorned with stunning gradient colors. Orange-yellow, vibrant red, blue skies, white clouds, and gently flowing streams attract thousands of travelers eager to witness this poetic landscape reminiscent of an impressionist painting. The bald cypress, belonging to the cypress family, is also known as the American swamp cypress due to its origin in the United States. It can grow up to 50 meters tall and is often used as an ornamental plant and building material. Unlike typical coniferous trees, the needles of the bald cypress change from green to red in winter, ultimately falling like feathers. The two major photo spots for bald cypress in Taoyuan—Daxi Bald Cypress Avenue (originally known as Shiyuan Road) and Nanxing Bald Cypress—have continued to draw crowds for viewing since becoming a hit on Instagram and Facebook. Daxi Bald Cypress Avenue features around 300 bald cypress trees arranged in double rows, creating a serene and beautiful aesthetic. In contrast, the Nanxing Bald Cypress, located by the Qiangdong Creek, is a private nursery with nearly 3,000 towering bald cypress trees, offering a unique and spectacular sight that enhances the travel experience, distinct from the "small but beautiful" charm of Daxi. Walking along the path by Xiaoli Lake, the breathtaking scenery of the bald cypress unfolds, while the adjacent fields are equally captivating. In the fallow farmland, the charming yellow cosmos sways in the breeze, and the red quinoa, commonly found in mountainous areas, makes a delightful appearance. The expansive Xiaoli Lake acts as a mirror that reflects distant mountains and nearby forests, with cyclists and soaring birds occasionally passing by. While enjoying the stunning views, one can also take the opportunity to closely observe the unique features of the bald cypress, such as its columnar roots and light brown cones, giving oneself an interesting lesson in nature.
