Every year, in late autumn, thousands of people flock to Bangye–ri, a village in Gyeongsang, South Korea, to witness the beauty of a majestic 860-year-old ginkgo biloba tree. The secular Wonju Bangye-ri Ginkgo Tree is a national monument of South Korea famous for its impressive crown which currently covers a perimeter of around 17 meters. At around 32 meters tall (104ft), it … [Read more...] about The Wonju Bangye-ri Ginkgo Tree: A Living Witness to History
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An Ancient Chinese Ginkgo Tree Drops an Ocean of Golden Leaves
In the heart of the Zhongnan Mountains, adjacent to the Gu Guanyin Buddhist Temple, stands a venerable witness to the passage of time – a 1,400-year-old ginkgo tree. This majestic specimen has become a focal point of admiration, attracting crowds from far and wide, as it releases a cascade of golden leaves, transforming the temple grounds into a breathtaking sea of … [Read more...] about An Ancient Chinese Ginkgo Tree Drops an Ocean of Golden Leaves