Geyuan Garden in Yangzhou is covered with colorful leaves after the start of winter on Nov 19. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]
As the winter dawns upon us, Yangzhou has turned into a multicolored fairyland. The maple trees in the city have turned red after the recent drop in temperatures, enchanting visitors with the beautiful scenery.
"Yangzhou city boasts a large variety of maple trees," said Chen Weiyuan, professor of horticulture in Yangzhou Vocational University.
"The most common species are red maple, triangle maple, chicken claw maple and lacquer tree in aceraceae."
Slender West Lake scenic area, Geyuan Garden and Heyuan Garden are the best gateways for visitors to capture the enthralling view of early winter in Yangzhou city where the leaves are tinged with bright colors.
A visitor is attracted by the poetic scenery in Geyuan Garden in Yangzhou. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]
Colorful leaves dot Geyuan Garden into a perfect location for a beautiful painting in early winter, proving to be a great pull for visitors. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]