Ancient Ginkgo Avenue

　　The entire avenue is about 12.5 kilometers long and between 5 kilometers and 500 meters wide. It is scattered with 30,000 wild native ginkgo trees, among which more than 2,700 are over 100 years old.

　　In addition to Badu, the area is also rich in cultural charm. Legend has it that ancient emperors once came here for leisure. Emperors in the Southern Dynasties visited Sichen Pool for fishing, and Yang Wanli of the Song Dynasty wrote poems inspired by the ginkgo trees. Wuzhan Mountain in the valley was a sacred place for ancient astrologers, and it is the site of Yang Zhonggeng’s tomb. Lush mountains surround the valley, clear streams flow through it, and various traditional houses are tucked among the ginkgo groves, creating a tranquil setting where the sounds of chickens and dogs can be heard.

　　Ginkgo: Also known as white fruit, grandfather-grandson tree, or duck-foot tree. Li Shizhen of the Ming Dynasty wrote: “It originates in the south of the Yangtze River, its leaves resemble duck feet, hence the name duck-foot. It began to be offered as tribute in the Song Dynasty and was then renamed ginkgo because its shape resembles a small apricot but has a white kernel, now commonly called white fruit.”

　　Ginkgo is the only living descendant of the Ginkgoales plant family and is the oldest surviving genus among seed plants. Among the existing Ginkgoales, there is only one family, one genus, and one species. It is a rare plant under national second-class protection.

　　Currently, wild and semi-wild ginkgo trees only survive in small quantities in the West Tianmu Mountains of Zhejiang Province in China, the Shennongjia area at the border of Sichuan and Hubei, and the Dabie Mountains near Henan and Anhui.

　　Transportation

　　In Changxing County, take Bus No. 3 to the passenger transport station and then transfer to a bus to Xiaopu. Buses run every 10 minutes, the fare is 6 yuan, and the journey takes about 40 minutes.

　　Ancient Ginkgo Avenue

Ancient Ginkgo Avenue