The century-old ginkgo tree in Wenzhou has turned yellow and is sturdy

Wenzhou has many ancient villages. Yubei Ancient Village is one of them. Many people come just for this century-old ginkgo tree, but they don’t realize it’s the only one in the entire village. For those who have never been, driving several hours just to see the ginkgo tree can be a bit disappointing. Let me share my feelings: the ancient village bathed in sunlight, walking along the riverside path, so quiet it feels like time is frozen on a canvas. The stone walls by the roadside are stacked with various succulents growing in between. The details reveal a dialogue with the long river of time. I really like places filled with such a profound sense of history. Every time I encounter one, I want to retire and live there because it helps me forget the restlessness of today’s world—like a spiritual charging station. 💡A little suggestion: after visiting Yubei Ancient Village, you can also go to the nearby Jijiazhai, which looks like a place from a TV drama and has actually been used for filming a show called Nonggengji. Then you can visit Linkeng to see the autumn drying scenes. This way, bringing family and friends won’t feel so monotonous.