Go to Tengchong, Yunnan to see a Ginkgo rain

🌈 In Tengchong, a city at the edge of Yunnan, lies a 'Kingdom of Ginkgo' known as 📍 Jiangdong Ancient Ginkgo Village. When the first autumn rain falls, the ginkgo trees 🍂 in the village start to show their first hint of golden yellow, marking the beginning of Tengchong's autumn beauty. . 🗺 Ginkgo Village is located in Gudong Town, Tengchong County, with more than 30,000 ginkgo trees planted within. From a distance, it appears as 'a village in the forest, and a forest in the village,' forming a picturesque scene. . 🌟 Jiangdong Ginkgo Village is the only scenic spot in Yunnan named after ginkgo trees and is also the largest of its kind in the country. There are more than 1,200 ginkgo trees in the village that are over a hundred years old, including the oldest ginkgo tree with a history of 1,300 years. . In Ginkgo Village, there is the oldest ginkgo tree, known locally as the 'Ginkgo King,' which is about 1,300 years old and 30 meters tall. It is considered an 'old longevity star' among ginkgo trees and is the treasure of Jiangdong Village. 🏞 As a living fossil of ancient organisms, ginkgo trees grow slowly but once they survive, they have an extremely long lifespan. Therefore, the ancient ginkgo trees of Jiangdong have been endowed with much cultural significance and are known as the 'Health Tree,' 'Gratitude Tree,' and 'Harmony Tree.' . If you are a photography 📸 enthusiast, you can choose to stay in the village, but there are not many accommodation options locally, almost all of which are farm stays. 🎊 The advantage is that you can get ahead of the tourists early in the morning and take pictures of the empty Ginkgo Village. . 🎫 The ticket is 40 yuan, and the electric shuttle 🛵 is 10 yuan. After getting off the electric shuttle, you still have to walk along many shops to reach the village. 🚗 Transportation: Self-driving is recommended. It is about an hour's drive from Heshun Ancient Town, and there is a parking spot at the entrance of the village. 🕐 The best viewing time: It is usually from mid to late November to early December, about ten days, but it varies slightly each year depending on the temperature. . If you have time, you can also check out these places along the way 👇👇 📍 Tengchong Volcanic Geopark The hot air balloon landscape here is no less spectacular than that of Turkey, with its unique geological features and the magnificent sight of 90 volcanoes. Take a ride on the colorful hot air balloons and take in the breathtaking views. . 📍 Heshun Ancient Town 'Charming Heshun, China' where the locals start their day at sunrise and rest at sunset, filled with a simple and warm atmosphere. . 📍 Rehai Scenic Area Tengchong is world-famous for its hot springs. When visiting Tengchong, you must experience the natural volcanic hot springs. Here you can find the famous 'Rehai Boiling Pot' with temperatures up to 102 degrees. Buy a string of eggs at the entrance of the scenic area, and you can enjoy the real volcanic hot spring eggs~