A 1,400-year-old Ginkgo tree in China has become a popular attraction for tourists during autumn due to its stunning golden leaves. The tree, located in the Gu Guanyin Buddhist Temple in the Zhongnan Mountains in China’s Shaanxi province, sheds a spectacular ocean of golden leaves each year, creating a mesmerizing sight that has attracted visitors from all over the world.
Appearance and Characteristics
The Ginkgo tree, also known as the Maidenhair tree, is a unique species that has no living relatives. The tree is considered a living fossil, as it has remained virtually unchanged for over 200 million years. The Ginkgo tree can grow up to 30 meters tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 2 meters.
The leaves of the Ginkgo tree are fan-shaped and can grow up to 10 centimeters long. During autumn, the leaves turn a beautiful golden yellow color before falling to the ground.
The 1,400-year-old Ginkgo tree in the Gu Guanyin Buddhist Temple is considered one of the oldest and largest Ginkgo trees in China. The tree is estimated to weigh around 50 tons and has a circumference of over 15 meters.
Tourist Attraction
The 1,400-year-old Ginkgo tree has become a popular tourist attraction during autumn due to its stunning golden leaves. Visitors from all over the world flock to the Gu Guanyin Buddhist Temple to witness the spectacular sight of the tree shedding its leaves.
The temple has become a popular destination for photographers and nature lovers who want to capture the beauty of the Ginkgo tree in all its glory.
The 1,400-year-old Ginkgo tree is a valuable cultural and natural heritage, and efforts are being made to conserve the tree and its surrounding environment. The Gu Guanyin Buddhist Temple has implemented measures to protect the tree from damage caused by tourists, such as building a fence around the tree and limiting the number of visitors.
The Chinese government has also recognized the importance of the Ginkgo tree and has implemented measures to protect and preserve the species. The Ginkgo tree is listed as a protected species in China, and it is illegal to cut down or damage Ginkgo trees without permission.
