Best spots to enjoy golden ginkgo trees in Guiyang

With autumn approaching its end, the ginkgo leaves are now turning yellow, covering the villages in a carpet of gold. These are the ideal places where you can enjoy the view of golden ginkgo trees in Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province.

Visitors can visit Xiputuo Temple by metro. [Photo/WeChat account of Shuangshuang Guiyang]

Xiputuo Temple

Address: Xiputuo Temple, Baiyun district

Lustrous yellow ginkgo leaves can be seen at the Xiputuo Temple, which is easily accessible by metro.

Xingfu village in Xiuwen county is a famous spot for viewing ginkgo trees in autumn. [Photo/WeChat account of Shuangshuang Guiyang]

Xingfu village

Address: Ginkgo forest of Xingfu village, Xiuwen county

If you want to see a whole forest of golden ginkgo trees, a visit to Xingfu village in Xiuwen county is a must.

In autumn, the forest transforms as layers of vibrant yellow leaves blanket the ground, creating a stunning and immersive landscape. Walking through, each step releases a satisfying crunch, adding a unique charm to the experience.

Guiyang's Zunyi Road is covered with golden ginkgo leaves in autumn. [Photo/WeChat account of Shuangshuang Guiyang]

Zunyi Road

Address: Zunyi Road, Nanming district

For those looking to admire the ginkgo leaves, there's no better place than Zunyi Road in Guiyang.

Both sides of the road are covered with golden ginkgo leaves, swaying in the wind as they flutter to the ground, giving the area a unique autumn romance.

The golden ginkgo leaves covering the streets make for a perfect photo-op, as evidenced by many people who come here to take photos.

Chapai village

Address: Chapai village, Wudang district

The swaying golden ginkgo trees create an autumn atmosphere in Chapai village, with their leaves creating a thick golden carpet underfoot. The sunlight shining down gives the ginkgo trees a golden sheen.

Why not take a weekend and come check out this yellow sea of ginkgo leaves?

Shilong village

Address: Shilong village, Baiyun district

This village has two ancient ginkgo trees, one male and one female. The male tree is located about 100 meters above the female tree, creating ideal pollination conditions that have sustained the pair for over 1,000 years.

Huanglian village

Address: Huanglian village, Yangchang town, Wudang district

Huanglian village is home to many ginkgo trees that are over 100 years old, with the oldest tree being over 1,200 years old.

On the branches of the ginkgo tree hang red prayer ribbons, carrying with them beautiful blessings.