Nature’s masterpiece on Qiantang River in east China

This photo taken on October 12, 2024 in Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, shows the “tidal trees” of the Qiantang River. /CFP

This photo taken on October 12, 2024 in Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, shows the “tidal trees” of the Qiantang River. /CFP

This photo taken on October 12, 2024 in Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, shows the “tidal trees” of the Qiantang River. /CFP

This photo taken on October 12, 2024 in Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, shows the “tidal trees” of the Qiantang River. /CFP

This photo taken on October 12, 2024 in Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, shows the “tidal trees” of the Qiantang River. /CFP

This photo taken on October 12, 2024 in Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, shows the “tidal trees” of the Qiantang River. /CFPNext

These unique formations, shaped by the ebb and flow of the tides, are a stunning sight set against the backdrop of autumn. Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province comes alive with one of nature’s most captivating artworks – the “tidal trees” of the Qiantang River. This natural phenomenon resembles a living painting, where the land, water and sky blend seamlessly together to create patterns that resemble trees growing out of the river itself.