INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
At the foot of Zhongnan Mountain in the Chinese city of Xian, the ancient Guanyin Chan Temple is home to a ginkgo tree with a history
spanning over 1,400 years.
As autumn approaches each year, this ancient ginkgo tree bursts into a spectacular golden display.
The tree is
said to have been planted by Emperor Li Shimin of the Tang dynasty (618-907) during a visit to the temple.
According to a new study, temples
across China – both Buddhist and Taoist – have safeguarded tens of thousands of ancient...
