'King of Ginkgo' tree enchants visitors at Wufeng Mountain

(chinadaily.com.cn)| Updated : 2022-11-17

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Wufeng Mountain in Jinan city, capital of East China's Shandong province, has been attracting hordes of tourists with its millennia-old ginkgo tree that creates a spectacular golden vision in the early winter.

This ginkgo tree has a rich recorded history spanning over 2,000 years, earning it the nickname of the "King of Ginkgo" trees in Jinan. What's more, it is said to be androgynous, which is quite rare in the natural world.

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A bird's-eye view of the massive and ancient ginkgo tree at Wufeng Mountain. [Photo/Aijinan app]

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The awe-inspiring ginkgo tree creates an unforgettable natural visual extravaganza. [Photo/Aijinan app]