Recently, the hashtag "Experiencing the Beauty of Kunming in Early Winter" trended on Weibo, sparking widespread online discussion. In early winter, Kunming turns into a limited-season showcase of romance with its golden ginkgo leaves, fiery red metasequoia, and crystal-clear lakes.

Wenlin Street: A Tree of Gold, A Poem Untold

Currently, the ginkgo trees lining this Ming and Qing dynasty old street are in a unique transitional phase, where green and yellow leaves interweave to create a beautiful gradient. Many citizens and tourists pause beneath the trees, capturing this fleeting “half-yellow, half-green” scene.

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A coffee shop owner on the street remarked, "In previous years, Wenlin Street's ginkgo trees turned completely yellow by early December. The entire street is enveloped in gold, with fallen leaves creating a soft, golden carpet on the ground – it's incredibly magnificent." To welcome the peak viewing period, the Wenlin community is organizing a Ginkgo Lifestyle Festival, scheduled for December.

Cuihu Park: A Poetic Scroll Unfolds

Walking down from Wenlin Street via Senior's Slope brings you to Cuihu (Green Lake) Park. Early winter graces Green Lake with even more poetic charm. The weeping willows along the embankments have shed their deep green, while black-headed gulls glide across the water. Deciduous trees like Celtis tetrandra turn yellow or red, composing an ancient and elegant early winter scene alongside the classical architecture.

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Kunming Botanical Garden: Nature's Upside-Down Palette

The Maple Avenue within the Kunming Botanical Garden is now more than half-covered in red leaves. Over 700 maple trees create a dazzling tapestry of layered colors – red, orange, yellow, and green. Strolling through, you'll find thick layers of fallen leaves underfoot and blazing red maples beside you. Sunlight filters through the canopy, casting warm dappled light on the ground, attracting countless photography enthusiasts and visitors. The air within the garden is fresh, with the fragrance of plants and the scent of soil mingling. Taking a deep breath here, you can feel the crisp, refreshing air—it’s the perfect place to escape the city’s hustle and immerse yourself in early winter’s charm.

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Haihong Wetland Park: An Oil Painting from Monet's Brush

From late November to late December each year, the metasequoia trees in the park shed their emerald green for stunning hues of orange-red and deep red. Their straight trunks stand stoically in the water, creating a breathtaking scene where "trees grow from water, and water flows through forests." Sunlight, filtering through the metasequoia branches, scatters on the water's surface, creating shimmering, picturesque views. Along the banks, reed beds sway gently in the breeze, their fluffy plumes dancing softly, forming a richly colored early winter panorama with the metasequoia forest.

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Cai Lian River: A Serene Secret Within the City

From late September to December each year, the metasequoia trees gradually don their orange-red hues, reflected in the water, creating a natural oil painting-like scene.. Wandering along the riverbanks, you'll be surrounded by vibrantly colored metasequoia, with paths covered in fallen leaves underfoot. The river flows gently, occasionally disturbed by passing wild ducks, creating ripples. Lush green trees flank both sides of the river, complementing the metasequoia forest. Various unnamed wildflowers dot the landscape, adding a touch of brightness to winter.

This early winter, why not gather your family and friends, and venture into these charming streets and parks? Capture the beautiful moments with your lenses and experience the city's unique allure amidst its early winter landscapes. This fleeting romance of early winter is something everyone should savor and cherish.

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近日，“体验昆明初冬的美好”登上微博热搜，引发网友热议。初冬的昆明，金黄的银杏、火红的水杉与澄澈的湖水，构成了一幅幅限定版的浪漫画卷。

文林街：一树金黄一树诗

当前，这条明清老街的银杏正处“青黄交接”的过渡状态，绿叶与黄叶交织出独特的渐变美感。不少市民游客在树下驻足拍照，记录这份“半黄半绿”的限定景致。

街边咖啡店老板表示：“往年文林街的银杏12月初完全变黄，整条街会被金色包裹，落叶铺在地上像一条柔软的黄金地毯，特别壮观。”为迎接最佳观赏期，文林社区正在筹备银杏生活节，预计12月举办。

翠湖：诗意画卷正展开

从文林街顺着先生坡往下走，便到了翠湖。初冬的翠湖更添诗意，堤岸垂柳褪去浓绿，海鸥在湖面游弋，滇朴等落叶树或黄或红，与古典建筑构成一幅古色古香的初冬画卷。

昆明植物园：大自然打翻的调色盘

昆明植物园内的枫香大道如今叶片已红了大半，700多棵枫香树交织出红、橙、黄、绿叠加的斑斓色彩。漫步其中，脚下是厚厚的落叶，身旁是燃烧般的红枫。阳光穿过枝叶的缝隙，在地面投下温暖的光斑，吸引着无数摄影爱好者和市民前来打卡。园区内空气清新，草木的清香与泥土的芬芳交织，深呼吸便能感受到清新的气息，是远离城市喧嚣、沉浸式感受初冬的理想之地。

海洪湿地公园：莫奈笔下的油画世界

每年11月底至12月底，公园内的水杉便褪去翠绿，换上橙红与深红的盛装，笔直的树干静静伫立在水中，形成“树在水中生，水在林中流”的绝美景观。阳光透过水杉枝叶洒在水面上，波光粼粼，美不胜收。岸边的芦苇荡随风摇曳，毛茸茸的芦花在风中轻轻舞动，与水杉林构成一幅色彩丰富的初冬画卷。

采莲河：市区内的静谧秘境

每年9月下旬至12月，水杉逐渐染上橙红的色彩，倒映在水中，这是大自然绘出的油画。沿着河岸漫步，身旁是色彩斑斓的水杉，脚下是铺满落叶的小径，河水潺潺流淌，偶尔有野鸭游过，泛起阵阵涟漪。河岸两侧绿树成荫，与水杉林相映成趣，各类不知名的野花点缀其间，为冬日增添了一抹亮色。

这个初冬，不妨约上家人朋友，走进这些街巷与公园，用镜头定格美好，在初冬的景致中感受这座城市的独特魅力。这份初冬限定浪漫，值得每个人细细品味、深深珍藏。