When do ginkgo trees turn yellow? The most beautiful ginkgo places in China

Autumn is the best time to see ginkgo trees. During this time, the ginkgo leaves begin to turn yellow. However, you should note that the ginkgo viewing time varies from region to region. Here are a few places that are suitable for viewing ginkgo trees.

When do ginkgo trees usually turn yellow?

Ginkgo trees usually turn yellow in October and November. Initially, the edges of the leaves turn yellow, then the whole leaf will turn golden yellow, and then they will fall off. However, the best viewing time varies from region to region.

1. Yellow leaf time

Ginkgo trees generally begin to turn yellow in October, but due to differences in geographic location, planting climate, altitude, etc. between north and south, the time of yellow leaves also varies.

2. Yellow leaf process

Ginkgo leaves generally turn yellow from the edges in October. As time goes on, the leaves will slowly turn completely yellow. At this time, the full tree of yellow leaves is truly beautiful. By the end of November, they will begin to fall, but the golden yellow all over the ground is also a special kind of charm.

Recommended viewing locations

Lin’an

Almost all of the ginkgo trees in the world originated from Tianmu Mountain in Lin’an, Zhejiang Province.

Known as “Big Tree Canopy Heard All Over the World,” Tianmu Mountain has an ancient geological structure, unique landform, and complex terrain. During the glacial period, it became a “refuge” for a variety of plants and animals, and ginkgo is one of them.

In front of the Kaishan Old Temple at an altitude of 1,000 meters, there is a world-famous ginkgo tree with a history of 12,000 years. It has weathered the storms of time and still stands tall, bearing fruit. Because it has 22 trees of old, strong, young, young, and juvenile growing on one tree, it is known as the “Five Generations Under One Roof.” The single tree forms a forest, the leaves are lush and magnificent.

Beijing, Xi’an

The splendor of ancient capitals As soon as autumn arrives, Beijing becomes Beiping, and Xi’an becomes Chang’an. The natural beauty that adds to this literary and artistic atmosphere is inseparable from ginkgo trees.
In Beijing, from mid-October onwards, ginkgo trees seize the fleeting autumn season, shedding their dull green and blooming brilliantly. Yu Dafu wrote in “Autumn in the Old Capital,” “Every year in the south when autumn comes, I always think of the reeds of Taoranting, the chirping of insects on the West Mountain, the moonlight of Yuquan, and the bell ringing of Tanzhe Temple.” These old places in Beijing all have ginkgo trees scattered around, and I wonder if the writer would have thought of a touch of golden light in his mind when reminiscing about the old capital.

In Xi’an, the ancient Guanyin Temple in Luohandong Village is not as famous as other ancient temples in Xi’an, such as Daci’en Temple and Daxingshan Temple. But every autumn, a thousand-year-old ginkgo tree in the temple will occupy the hot search headlines, attracting a large number of “photography enthusiasts” to visit. Legend has it that the tree was planted by Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, and its “royal air” is natural. This ginkgo tree, on its own, is a spokesperson for the entire city.

Nanxiong, Tengchong

The charm of the south
Yunnan Tengchong Gudong Town Jiangdong Ginkgo Village is probably the most popular internet celebrity check-in place in recent years. More than 30,000 ginkgo trees are “camped” here, the village is in the forest, the forest is in the village, and after autumn, within the crisscrossing lanes, wherever the eye can see, there is nothing but golden yellow.

Guangdong Nanxiong is the area with the lowest latitude in China where natural ginkgo trees grow. In the main production area of Pingtian Town, you can see ginkgo trees with straight trunks everywhere. The yellow ginkgo trees are like clusters of golden flames, burning from the real world into the dreams of Nanxiong people. For people from Nanxiong, when they are away from home, the ginkgo trees of their hometown may be the biggest thought in their minds.

Chengdu, Huzhou, Dandong, Linyi

As soon as autumn arrives in the vast land of China, a series of ginkgo “visual feasts” are presented to the world. Regardless of coastal or inland areas, Chinese people really have a deep love for ginkgo trees. Chengdu, Huzhou, Dandong, and Linyi are vying to choose ginkgo as their city tree. For ginkgo trees, this honor has come about fiercely.

Ginkgo trees in Chengdu are as free as the city itself. From the suburbs to the inner city, there are ginkgo trees everywhere. They may not be so tall or have so many stories, but they just grow scattered in schools, along streets, or beside ancient trees, silently decorating the streets and alleys. The “Chengdu flavor” ginkgo trees have a touch of bookishness and worldly charm.

Changxing County, Huzhou City has 5,924 ancient ginkgo trees that are over 100 years old, the most in the country. Among them, there are 2,370 in Badu Ka (ka, pronounced the same as “card”) in Xiaopu Town. These tall ginkgo trees are lined up in the green mountains, forming a magnificent “10-li ancient ginkgo corridor.” In late autumn, the high saturation of yellow does not feel overwhelming, but rather has the thick texture of an oil painting.

33 kilometers away from Changxing, there is a thousand-year-old ancient temple called Xianding Temple on Qixian Mountain. Accompanied by yellow walls and black tiles, a 1,500-year-old ginkgo tree stands proudly against the wind and frost, standing alone, listening to the morning bells and evening drums, and bathing in the breeze.

Known as “Seven Mountains, One River, Half Field, Half Road and Manor,” Dandong has a forest coverage rate of 65.32%, like a natural green umbrella, supporting the Liaodong Peninsula. As the city tree of Dandong, ginkgo has long been deeply integrated into the fabric of this city, after all, there are 40 ginkgo avenues and over 700 ginkgo trees over 100 years old.

There are only six streets in Asian cities that have century-old ginkgo trees, and Dandong alone occupies half of them. Jiuweilu, Qijing Street, and Liuweilu have been decorated with ginkgo trees into “Golden Light Avenues,” which have long become the hallmark of Dandong. Now, autumn is in full swing, thick leaves are strewn over the roads, and the whole city is golden yellow, endlessly romantic.

In Shandong Linyi City, there is a cluster of ancient ginkgo forests, the largest in China. The so-called cluster refers to the fact that many small trees grow around the large tree. Legend has it that this unique ginkgo forest was once felled during the Anti-Japanese War, leaving only the roots. Later, the ginkgo trees sprouted again. The people of Linyi were grateful for the resilience of this ginkgo forest, so they named it Shengshengyuan.

Pizhou

The ginkgo trees in Pizhou show off their colorful and charming charm in every season, and November is the best time to see them! There are also many harmonious and heartwarming moments in the lives of the people who live under the ginkgo trees, waiting for photographers to observe, discover, record, and create.

Ginkgo is the city tree of Xuzhou. In the days of late autumn and early winter, after everything else is withered, ginkgo trees begin to become the most beautiful scenery. Even the design inspiration for the exterior of the Xuzhou Olympic Sports Center was taken from ginkgo trees. Spring and autumn, mid-November is the best time to see them. Pizhou has more than 300,000 mu of ginkgo forest parks, which is currently a world-renowned ginkgo plantation. It has been named “China Ginkgo Capital,” “National Ginkgo Expo Park,” “Ginkgo Forest Park,” “Ginkgo Standardization Demonstration Park,” and “National Level Medicine Source Base” and other titles.

Ginkgo Time Tunnel

The most beautiful ginkgo road, known as the “Ginkgo Time Tunnel,” is located in Yaozhuang Village, Tiefu Town, Pizhou City. On both sides of the road, ginkgo trees are lush and green, their crowns interlacing, forming a beautiful scene in all four seasons. In spring and summer, they are verdant, in winter, they are solemn, and the most beautiful time is in autumn, when golden leaves hang from the branches, covering the 3 km road with gold. Taking a stroll through it, it is as if you have entered a time tunnel in a fairytale world.

National Ginkgo Expo Park

The core area of the Pizhou National Ginkgo Forest Park, Ginkgo Twin Garden, covers 200 mu and is known for its ancient ginkgo forest resources. The design themes include: Guanyin Tree, Pastoral Return to Farming, Folk Village, Health Preservation Garden, fully demonstrating the fun and charm of ancient trees and Han Dynasty culture and customs. The park preserves a rare “ancient ginkgo forest,” with more than 20 ancient ginkgo trees over 500 years old and more than 10 ancient ginkgo trees over 1,000 years old. Most of them are accompanied by beautiful legends. The ancient trees are towering, the new trees are thriving, and the scene is magnificent, taking you to a mythical realm.

Guanhuaba Native Ginkgo Forest

The Shiba Native Ginkgo Forest is located in Shiba Village, Guanhu Town, and its beautiful form and spirit have nurtured the beautiful tradition of Pizhou people worshipping and loving trees for generations. The native ginkgo forest in Shiba covers a vast area, making people feel relaxed and happy, unconsciously merging into the beauty of nature, making it an excellent tourist photography base.