Ginkgo Trees at the Lu Tomb

Ginkgo Trees at the Lu Tomb

There are two ginkgo trees at the Lu Tomb, one male and one female. They were originally part of the burial site of Imperial Censor Lu Bang. One was planted to the northeast of Lu Bang’s grandfather’s tomb, and the other to the southwest near the water.

Planted during the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty, they are now over 600 years old. The ancient trunks are twisted, and the foliage is lush. The site is now located in Yujia Lane under Nanpeng in Xitang. The tomb is no longer traceable, leaving only the stone statues of officials and horses around it, along with these two ancient ginkgo trees. Lu Bang was a native of Xitang, served as a provincial governor, and was known for his integrity, vast knowledge, and had once been the teacher of Zhao Wenhua, an imperial censor of the Ming Dynasty. Legend has it that Lu Bang’s residence was built using leftover bricks from the construction of Jiashan City Wall, which were overseen by Zhao Wenhua.

Address: Entrance of Fenbang Lane, Youdian Road, Xitang Ancient Town, Jiashan County, Jiaxing City

Type: Historical Site

Recommended Visiting Time: About 1 hour

Tel: 0573-84567890

Opening Hours:

Winter (Nov 1 – Feb 28): 8:00–16:30; Summer (Mar 1 – Oct 31): 8:00–17:00.

Ticket Information:

No separate ticket required. Included in the 100 RMB Xitang scenic area ticket.

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