Real footage of the millennium-old ginkgo tree personally planted by Emperor Taizong of Tang with a guide to Ruru Temple

Every autumn, the whole internet waits for the millennium-old ginkgo tree personally planted by Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, to turn yellow!
Went to shoot today, and there were already many people in line～
Try to come on weekday mornings when there are fewer people～

The ginkgo tree is located inside the Ancient Guanyin Zen Temple and is free to visit, but advance reservation is required👇
① Reservations can be made up to 3 days in advance (including the day of), with new slots updated daily at 12:00 noon for the day after tomorrow
② Open WeChat and search for "Ancient Guanyin Zen Temple" or "Zhongnan Zen Charm" to make a reservation
③ Reservation slots expire if not used, so please plan your time accordingly

Viewing hours
Daily 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, no entry after 4:30 PM, exit only
On the 1st and 15th of the lunar month, the mountain gate opens at 8:30 AM

Post by Smith Brandon Bran | Oct 22, 2025