An over 1,300-year-old ginkgo tree in a temple in Ganquan County, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, has entered its best viewing time recently, attracting flocks of visitors to enjoy the beauty of golden ginkgo leaves.
This ginkgo tree is 24 meters high and 6.83 meters in trunk circumference.
It has a history of more than 1,300 years and is under national first-class protection.
Going through ups and downs, it is still vigorous and upright with luxuriant branches and leaves.
1300-year-old ginkgo tree enter best viewing time in China
The Chinese military has continued to conduct combat readiness patrols in the territorial waters of and airspace over the Huangyan Dao as well as the surrounding areas in the South China Sea since the beginning of December, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command said Wednesday.
The PLA Southern Theater Command said it has deployed naval and air forces troops to reinforce patrols and vigilance, further strengthening control and management over the relevant areas.
The move has effectively addressed various infringement and provocations, with an aim to safeguard China's sovereignty and security while maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea, according to the PLA Southern Theater Command.
Chinese military conducts combat readiness patrols over Huangyan Dao
