Golden Ginkgo Magic : Millennium Trees in Zhejiang Dazzle Visitors

As winter whispers into China's Zhejiang Province, two ancient ginkgo trees at Xuedou Temple have transformed into living art , their leaves glowing like spun gold. Dubbed 'husband and wife' trees, these 1,000-year-old giants are now the stars of Fenghua District, drawing crowds eager to witness their annual golden spectacle.

Listed among Ningbo's top ten ancient trees since 1997 and celebrated in the 'Hundred Chinese Cultural Ancient Trees' collection, the pair has become a cultural pilgrimage site. Every November, photographers and nature lovers flock here, cameras ready to capture leaves swirling like amber confetti .

'It's like walking through a fantasy novel,' said one visitor, describing the temple grounds carpeted in golden foliage. The trees, standing side by side for centuries, symbolize enduring natural beauty—a reminder that some wonders only get better with time.

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Ancient ginkgo trees in Zhejiang 'draped in golden clothes'

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