Ginkgo Village (Jiangdong)

固东镇江东银杏村

An ancient village in Gudong Township north of Tengchong, where more than 3,000 centuries-old ginkgo trees grow among farmyards and stone paths. In deep autumn, the whole village turns gold, making it Yunnan's most popular autumn photo spot.

Ginkgo Village lies in the Jiangdong community of Gudong Township, about 40 kilometres from the city. It is an old village with several hundred households. More than 3,000 ginkgo trees grow in and around the village, including dozens over 500 years old. The oldest is about 1,300 years old. From mid-November to early December, the leaves turn yellow and cover courtyards, rooftops and stone lanes. Villagers dry corn under the trees and sell free-range chicken and ginkgo nuts. The scene of a village inside a forest and trees inside homes makes it Yunnan's most popular autumn destination. The scenic area is divided into the entrance zone, Chenjia Village, Zhangjia Village and Bazhai Village. Walk along the main road and village alleys. The ancient ginkgo trees are most concentrated in Chenjia Village, while the village paths in Bazhai Village are thickest with fallen leaves. Village farmhouses serve ginkgo-stewed chicken and clay-pot dishes. Admission is 30 yuan during peak season and is often free in the off-season. Opening hours are 08:00 to 18:00. Peak-season weekends require reservations and limit the number of visitors. Getting there: navigate to 'Gudong Ginkgo Village' by car, a drive of about 1 hour. The village entrance has a car park, and during peak season you'll need to park and transfer to a shuttle bus. Buses run from Tengchong West Passenger Station to Gudong, and it's about a 10-minute transfer from there. You can also join a one-day tour that combines the volcano park with Ginkgo Village. Note: the viewing window is very short, so check the scenic area's official account for 'yellow-leaf updates' before setting out. Reserve village guesthouses in advance during peak season. Visiting before 9 a.m. offers soft light and fewer visitors. Don't break branches or trample farmland.

Opening hours

08:00–18:00 (weekends capacity-limited; reservations required in ginkgo season)

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