Golden Leaves From a Giant Gingko Tree Carpet the Gardens of an Ancient Chinese Temple

1400 Gingko Leaves

A giant Gingko tree released its brilliant leaves to create a beautiful golden rug in the gardens of an ancient temple perched in the Zhongnan Mountains near Xi’an, China.

1400 Gingko Leaves

1400 Gingko Leaves

1400 Gingko Leaves

1400 Gingko Leaves

1400 Gingko Leaves

images via Yicai

via Fuck Yeah Chinese, Colossal

Lori Dorn
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