Ancient Guanyin Zen Temple | Take a look at the most beautiful thousand-year-old ginkgo tree under my care
🍂 In autumn, a place in Xi'an you can't miss is the Ancient Guanyin Zen Temple's 'thousand-year-old ginkgo tree'
The ginkgo tree planted by Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, has been beautiful for 1400 years. Each deep autumn 🍁 the ginkgo tree is laden with fruits, and by late autumn, it becomes as picturesque as a poem
The ginkgo tree is very tall, covered in gold, majestic and extraordinary, with fallen yellow leaves beneath it like a golden carpet spread on the ground. Under the ginkgo tree, a golden Buddha is worshipped. In the eyes of the Buddha, these thousand years are probably just a fleeting moment 💫
📍 Address: Luohan Cave Village, Fuyu Mouth, Chang'an District, Xi'an City
Navigate to the Ancient Guanyin Zen Temple, there is a parking lot outside the temple, 15¥ with no time limit, then walk into the temple
⏳ Best Viewing Time: Mid-October to mid-November
🕐 Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Entry stops at 16:30)
📝 Reservation Strategy:
Search 'Zhongnan Chan Yun' on gzh to make a reservation. No reservation is needed on weekdays. Only during the ginkgo season when the visitor flow is high, advance notice will be given to resume reservation for temple entry
⚠️ Attention
1⃣️ If there is a change in the temporary itinerary, cancel 2 hours in advance, otherwise it will affect the next visit
2⃣️ Please do not wear sleeveless tops, knee-exposing bottoms, or slippers when entering the temple
3⃣️ Follow the temple's regulations, arrange your photography time reasonably, do not take pictures of Buddha statues, monks, or areas not open to the public; camera and drone photography are prohibited
4⃣️ Step order, men should enter left foot first and exit right foot first, women should enter right foot first and exit left foot first, do not step on the threshold ❌
🌟 Highlights of the Scenic Spot:
1⃣️ There is a clear spring in the courtyard, named 'Guanyin Divine Spring', which nourishes the ginkgo tree above. This tree is now 1400 years old and is said to have been planted by Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin. There is also a legendary story about Wei Zheng and the Dragon King of Jing River that you can learn about
2⃣️ Tang Dynasty architecture, with an overall majestic atmosphere, the eaves curl up at the edges, the wooden brackets are large and profound, the roof is gentle, covered with black tiles, and the color tone is solemn and dignified
3⃣️ The monks in the temple have an ancient style, wearing grey and black patched coats, either sweeping the courtyard or putting on robes to enter the hall, moving calmly and composedly
📸 Photography and Editing Tips:
▶️🔸 Increase exposure: When taking photos with a mobile phone, pull the exposure sun icon up, and when shooting with a camera, set exposure compensation to +1 to make the photos brighter and the ginkgo more charming
⏯️🔸 Try shooting from different angles against the light, as the backlit ginkgo leaves have a more three-dimensional feel and are more translucent
Jia Dao said: 'The autumn wind stirs the Wei River, and fallen leaves fill Chang'an.'
1400 years later, in this dreamland of golden falling leaves, how many times has Chang'an returned 🍂