800 Year Old Gingko Tree South Korea – There is an ancient tree in South Korea that many consider one of the most beautiful in the world. It is called the Ginkgo Tree and is located in Bangye-ri village. This Ginkgo tree is estimated to be about 800 years old. Its gold-colored leaves draw tourists from far away who come just to see this special tree.
Videos of the golden Ginkgo tree have gone viral on social media like Twitter. One 10-second video showing the brightly-colored leaves and crowds gathering around has been viewed over 300,000 times. People are amazed by its beauty.
Ginkgo trees are very old trees that existed even in dinosaur times. Their fan-shaped leaves turn a radiant yellow color in autumn. Some believe Ginkgo leaves can be used in traditional Chinese medicine.
While this particular tree may be unique, there are other ancient Ginkgo trees in places like a Buddhist temple in China that are estimated to be over 1,400 years old. Still, this golden tree in Bangye-ri village is exceptionally stunning and has become a popular tourist attraction. Seeing it in person proves why many see it as one of the most gorgeous trees in the world.
