Xianteng Garden

Xianteng Garden

The ancient vine is about 300 meters from the Heshenngu Ancestral Temple.

The ancient vine has a history of over a thousand years. It grew by twining around an old banyan tree and several other mixed trees, so that vines and tree trunks intertwine, making it impossible to tell which is plant and which is vine. Where the root source of the vine lies remains a mystery to this day. The thickest part of the vine’s trunk measures approximately 150 centimeters in diameter, and it extends over a span of more than 30 meters, covering an area of nearly 500 square meters.

In September 1986, the Zhuhai Gardening Society was invited to identify the vine here and concluded that its scientific name is “Millettia leucantha,” a rare plant species in China. The ancient vine blooms in June and bears fruit in August. When in bloom, its fragrance spreads across the area, filling the air with a sweet scent. From a distance, the ancient vine resembles a giant white dragon, appearing even more majestic.