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Why does Xi'an's Millennium ginkgo tree catch fire?

Recently, the ancient Guanyin temple is once again on fire because of a ginkgo tree. It is located at the foot of Zhongnan mountain, about 30 kilometers away from Xi'an City, far away from the downtown, with a sense of peace and simplicity. This is a thousand year old ancient temple with a long history. It was built in 628 AD and has a history of nearly 1400 years. The ancient ginkgo tree is almost the same age as the temple. It is said that this tree was planted by Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, and was blessed by the ancient kings. This ancient ginkgo tree full of stories has become the object people are eager to visit. So why is this tree so hot?

Why is this tree so hot?

First, this ginkgo is really beautiful and shocking

When late autumn comes, the huge trees are covered with gold, and the branches are covered with bright yellow and golden leaves, one by one. The color makes people feel very good, and also makes the ancient temple take on a new look.

Second, ancient ginkgo is a rare ancient tree in Xi'an

As we all know, it is not easy to obtain ancient trees with a history of 1 400 years, and ancient ginkgo is even rarer. It is an ancient and famous tree recorded in Xi'an. The trunk needs to be surrounded by several people. With luxuriant branches and dense leaves, it is bigger and more eye-catching than the tallest building in the temple.

Third, the origin of this tree

As we all know, the Ancient Ginkgo biloba was planted by Li Shimin himself, which has a special status. Like an old man who has experienced thousands of years, it has witnessed the changes of the world and the changes of dynasties. It also has the wisdom and vitality that people can hardly understand.

Now it's the best viewing time. Many tourists come to this ancient Guanyin temple to enjoy ginkgo every day. If you don't want to miss this beautiful scenery, you need to make a free appointment in advance.