Many places in Wuhan have dawn redwoods turning bright red

Many areas in Wuhan, including dawn redwoods and pond cypresses, have now reached their best viewing period. Large areas of redwood trees (mainly dawn redwoods, pond cypresses, and bald cypresses) turning red can be seen in places such as Wuhan Liberation Park, East Lake Greenway, Xinzhou Zhangdu Lake, Caidian Jiuzhenshan, and Qingshan Park. Among them, 14,000 pond cypresses at Zhangdu Lake form a continuous "forest on water," with reflections intertwining with rust-red trunks to create a visual spectacle. The gradually reddening redwoods form a magnificent "redwood" landscape, like a natural oil painting. These redwoods are not only beautiful but also carry profound historical and cultural significance—the city tree of Wuhan is the dawn redwood, which also inspired the emblem of Nanjing Forestry University. As a "living legend" that emerged from fossils, the ancestors of the dawn redwood were born near the Arctic Circle 100 million years ago, once sharing the Northern Hemisphere with dinosaurs, surviving the Ice Age, and becoming survivors on Earth. Walking among the redwood forests in Wuhan, visitors can enjoy a visual feast of colorful foliage and feel the life force that has spanned hundreds of millions of years. Whether taking photos or quietly appreciating nature, this place offers a unique experience. Come to Wuhan and encounter this romance and awe from ancient times!