Tengchong Travel | Ginkgo Village

‌Tengchong Ginkgo Village is a tourist destination with ginkgo trees as the main attraction, and it boasts rich natural and cultural landscapes.‌ The village is home to more than 30,000 ginkgo trees, including over 3,000 ancient ginkgo trees, with the oldest "Ginkgo King" being over 1,300 years old. Every autumn, the ginkgo leaves turn yellow, creating a golden world, earning it the title of "China's No. 1 Ginkgo Village." The ginkgo village and ginkgo forest blend perfectly, creating a stunning autumn scene where "the village is in the forest, the trees are in the home, and people are in the painting." *Location: Ginkgo Village is located in Jiangdong Community, Gudong Town, Tengchong City, Baoshan City, Yunnan Province, about 35 km from Tengchong City. *History and Culture: Ginkgo is known as the "living fossil" of the plant kingdom and is one of the oldest tree species in the world. Ginkgo is a rare tree species from the Mesozoic era. Over 600 years ago, the army of the "Three Expeditions to Luchuan" "planted and raised soldiers," and the ginkgo trees brought by the ancestors of Jiangdong took root and grew here. Despite the vicissitudes of time and dynastic changes, the ginkgo trees still stand tall, with their tenacious vitality, and are endowed with many expectations and beauty by people. Tengchong Ginkgo Village has over 10,000 acres of natural contiguous ginkgo forest and more than 30,000 ginkgo trees, making it the largest known ginkgo forest in China. Every autumn, the red lacquer doors, yellow walls, sunny days, and fallen leaves in Ginkgo Village create a serene and tranquil atmosphere. The ginkgo trees scattered throughout the village tell a unique autumn fairy tale of Tengchong's countryside. *Main Attractions: Ginkgo Avenue, Ginkgo King, Million-Year Volcano, Amazing Canyon, Qianjue Forest Waterfall, Ginkgo Expo Park, Ginkgo Alley, Thousand Acres of Good Fields, Shimen Ancient Battlefield, Wooden House Hotel, etc. *Main Cuisine: Here, we can witness the golden autumn and taste emerald ginkgo. Ginkgo nuts, a specialty of Ginkgo Village, can be prepared in various ways, such as roasting, frying, and stewing. These rich culinary traditions have been passed down in Ginkgo Village for hundreds of years. Ginkgo Stewed Chicken, Ginkgo Stewed Intestines, Fried Ginkgo Nuts, Ginkgo Flower Omelet... Each dish embodies the unique customs and cultural heritage of Jiangdong Ginkgo Village, leaving a lasting impression.