Many trees lose their leaves as the season change, but this ancient ginkgo tree is attracting thousands of people around the world, as it sheds its leaves and creates a magical illusion of a golden sea.
Ginkgo trees have remained unchanged on earth for more than 200 million years, and are known for their long lives and ability to survive drastic climate changes. This 1,400-year-old tree in the Gu Guanyin Buddhist Temple is said to have been planted for Emperor Li Shimin, founder of the Tang Dynasty, who ruled from 629 to 649.
The ancient ginkgo tree has attracted thousands of visitors since it started to shed its leaves in November.
The ginkgo tree will lose all of its magical leaves by winter.
The yellow fan shaped leaves have created a breathtaking illusion of a golden carpet in the Zen Buddhist Temple where it stands in the Zhongnan Mountains in China.
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