Green Sky, Yellow Leaves – Ginkgo Season碧云天,黄叶地—银杏季

From now to the end of November, the streets and alleys of Wuxi will gradually turn golden. Where is the best place for the tourists to appreciate ginkgo?

The two ginkgo trees numbered 006 and 007, located on the west side of Jintang Bridge on Taihu Avenue, are about 400 years old. These two old trees have experienced vicissitudes of life and have undergone several transplantations. They are still revitalized. Standing on the bank of the ancient canal of Taihu Avenue, witnessing the sound and fury of the city.

After entering the gate of Huishan Ancient Town, there is a “Zhang Zhongcheng Temple “about two hundred meters away from the straight street of the ancient town. In the courtyard of the ancestral hall, there are two ancient ginkgo trees that are more than 400 years old, which bring golden yellow to the ancient temple in late autumn. In Huishan Temple, it has an ancient ginkgo tree planted in the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty, with a history of over 600 years. At that time, the eminent monk Xinghai of Huishan Temple planted 18 trees, meaning 18 Luohan Town Mountain Gate. After over 600 years of vicissitudes, this tree is the only one left. Every autumn, the tree is full of golden color, which wins people’s affection.

In this late autumn in Wuxi, one can experience the cool light rain, light breeze and warm sun, take a walk in the golden world of ginkgo leaves, as well as appreciate the mottled sunshine spots through the leaves.