Xisha Wetland's 'water forest' dons winter hues

As winter approaches, the unique "water forest" in Chongming's Xisha Wetland has transformed into a stunning visual feast. The foliage, having shed its summer verdancy, is now cordoned off in gradients — from gilded amber to deep burgundy — as if nature itself spilled a palette of warm tones across the landscape, adding a poetic vibrancy to the season.

Chongming's Xisha Wetland becomes a stunning visual feast in winter. [Photo/WeChat account: shchongming]

The wetland has now entered its prime viewing period. A rich tapestry of colors is reflected perfectly in the calm waters, creating a serene and picturesque scene. Visitors walking along the boardwalks or paddling through the waterways can easily snap photos of the beautiful interplay of light and shadow.

A rich tapestry of colors is reflected perfectly in the calm waters. [Photo/WeChat account: shchongming]

Visitors paddle through the waterways amid a beautiful interplay of light and shadow. [Photo/WeChat account: shchongming]

Nature itself spills a palette of warm tones across the wetland. [Photo/WeChat account: shchongming]

Chongming's Xisha Wetland becomes a stunning visual feast in winter. [Photo/WeChat account: shchongming]

Chongming's Xisha Wetland becomes a stunning visual feast in winter. [Photo/WeChat account: shchongming]

Source: Official WeChat account of Shanghai Chongming Media Center at "shchongming"