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Big Banyan Tree

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The banyan tree is on the south bank of Jinbao River, beside a highway, 7 km away from Yangshuo town. The banyan tree is about 1,500 years old.  Its twisted branches spread out like snakes and the thick leaves covers the sky. The tree trunk takes six men to circle with their arms stretched out. The well-known film "Ms Liu San Jie" , one secen of which was shot here, makes the old tree even more popular throughout China and internationally.

The area around features tranquil countryside scenery with rivers, village on hill foot, various pinnacles.

Edition HistoryEditLocation:

about 7 km away from downtown Yangshuo.

Edition HistoryEditTicket Price:

18yuan each (half price for children between1.10—1.40m in height, free for those shorter than 1.10m)

Edition HistoryEdit Opening Time:

7:00-18:30

Edition HistoryEdit How to get there:

The best way is to ride a bike there. The park is just beside the highway, easy easy to find.

Edition HistoryEdit Tips:

Travelers who are not content with only watching can  dress up in ethnic clothes for a souvenir photo, 5 yuan/each.