Lizhong Water Forest
李中水上森林
Over 10,000 mu of pond cypress grow in the water. Ride a small boat through the forest, where tree reflections and herons create a water-forest wonder.
Lizhong Water Forest is located in Lizhong Town, Xinghua City. It consists of large plantations of pond cypress and dawn redwood planted in low-lying lake marshes, with the forest floor waterlogged year-round. It forms a rare water forest in East China and is a national 4A-level scenic area. Visitors can ride hand-rowed or electric boats through the forest waterways, or walk the wooden boardwalks and birdwatching towers, where white egrets and night herons are common. Summer is the greenest season, and November–December, when the cypress needles turn red, is especially photogenic. Check the scenic area for ticket and boat fares. It is about 20 kilometers from Xinghua city, so you will need to drive or hire a car.
Opening hours
08:00–17:30