1400-year-old Gingko tree in China sheds a sea of golden leaves throughout fall.

A 1,400-year-old Gingko tree turns yellow in deep autumn in a Buddhist temple in historical Chinese language capital Xi’an.

1400-year-old Gingko tree in China sheds a sea of golden leaves throughout fall. The tree is alleged to be planted by Prince Li Shimin of Tang Dynasty.

Later, Li Shimin grew to become Emperor Taizong of Tang, one of many best emperors in Chinese language historical past, together with Emperor Wudi of Han, Emperor Wendi of Sui, Emperor Taizu of Ming and Emperor Yongle of Ming.