Ficus microcarpa, Majestic Dragon-Claw Banyan Embracing History
Huangyao Ancient Town, Zhaoping County, Hezhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
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Introduction
This tree, named Dragon Claw Banyan, gets its name from its aerial roots that look like dragon claws and has over 500 years of history. Upon entering through the main entrance and following the path to the right, you will soon get to see it. Surprisingly, this ancient tree grows within the rocks, tightly connected to them, and its roots cannot grow freely, thus it is also known as "Banyan on the Rock". However, its trunk is intricate with abundant branches reaching up to the sky, reflecting on the clear stream, and its enormous roots create interesting cavities for playful children to lay in, as if being embraced by a kind old man. Address Huangyao Ancient Town, Zhaoping County, Hezhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
Opening hours 24 hours a day (Monday to Sunday from January 1st to December 31st)
Transportation Walkable within the ancient town.
These two banyan trees have especially unique shapes
