Nanxing Cypress Forest (formerly Bade Cypress Forest) Introduction
The bald cypress trees have turned red, and the faces of travelers are smiling! Every winter, as the cold sets in, along the Floating Bridge Lane 185 next to Xiaoli Pond, nearly 3 hectares of the Bade Bald Cypress Forest are adorned with stunning gradient colors—orange, yellow, vivid red against the blue sky and fluffy white clouds, along with the babbling creek water, attracting thousands of travelers to witness this poetic scenery reminiscent of an Impressionist painting. The bald cypress, belonging to the family of conifers, is also known as the American 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 conifers, the needles of the bald cypress change from green to red with the arrival of winter, and finally fall 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 been trending on IG and FB, with a steady stream of visitors. Daxi Bald Cypress Avenue boasts around 300 bald cypress trees planted in double rows, creating a serene aesthetic. Located by the Qidong Creek, Nanxing Bald Cypress is a private nursery with nearly 3,000 bald cypress trees rising from the ground, offering a unique and spectacular sight that differs from Daxi's "small but beautiful" charm, enhancing the travel experience. Walking along the path next to Xiaoli Pond, one can capture the breathtaking scenery of bald cypress, while the surrounding farmland is equally enchanting; in the fallow fields, delightful yellow cosmos sway in the breeze, and the appearance of red quinoa, usually found in mountainous areas, is a pleasant surprise. The expansive Xiaoli Pond, with its mirror-like surface, reflects distant mountains and nearby forests, with cyclists and birds occasionally passing by. While enjoying the beautiful scenery, one can also closely observe features of the bald cypress, such as its buttressed roots and light brown cones, providing an enjoyable lesson in nature.
