Photos: 700-Year-Old Ginkgo Tree in Beijing Turns Golden!

Badachu Park in western Beijing is a famous Buddhist garden and a great place to enjoy the autumn scenery. The park is full of mountains and valleys, and in late autumn, the green pines and cypresses contrast with the red leaves, creating a beautiful scene. When visiting Badachu in autumn, you must visit the Great Compassion Temple. This temple was built in the Song and Liao dynasties and has a history of over 900 years. It is located deep in the forest, with layers of halls built along the mountain. There are two ginkgo trees behind the main hall of the temple, which are a major attraction. The trunks of the two ginkgo trees are tall and thick, requiring several people to embrace them. According to research, the trees are over 700 years old and are still growing well. Recently, the two ancient ginkgo trees have entered their best viewing period of the year, with golden leaves contrasting with the ancient buildings of the temple, attracting many tourists and photographers. When the autumn wind blows, the ginkgo leaves fall in various poses, dancing in the wind, turning the ancient temple into a golden wonderland. All photos were taken on the afternoon of October 29, except for one taken last year. The best viewing period for the ginkgo trees at the Great Compassion Temple is expected to last until early November.