The Millennium Ginkgo King of Chengkou

　　Located in Longmen Stream, Jinping Village, Mingzhong Township, Chengkou County. Currently, the tree stands over 30 meters tall, with a trunk diameter of 3.47 meters and a canopy covering an area of 1,320 square meters. It originated before the Han Dynasty, boasting a history of over 1,900 years. The tree is lush and thriving, bearing abundant fruit for centuries, with tree roots that have grown as long as 3 meters over time. Its branches droop to the ground and take root to form new trees, creating the rare spectacle of trees within trees, interdependent and intertwined. As the elder statesman among trees, the Millennium Ginkgo is also revered as a guardian deity by local people. On days of worship, hundreds and thousands of visitors trek up the mountain to hang colorful ribbons, burn incense, and kneel in prayer, seeking blessings for the safety and health of their families. In 2011, it was honored as one of Chongqing’s “Top Ten Tree Kings—Tourism Image Ambassador Trees.”

　　Source: Chengkou Tourism Website