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The cypress couple of Guangyuan

July 18, 2024

Nestled in the Cuiyun Corridor – a 150-kilometer-long, stone-paved, tree-lined post road in Guangyuan, Sichuan province – stand two ancient cypresses with intertwined roots and overlapping branches and leaves.
The story of Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang and the Longzhongdui Cypress

July 16, 2024

In Guangyuan, Sichuan province, the Longzhongdui Cypress presents a captivating natural spectacle: a pair of cypress trees that grow towards each other, evoking the image of two individuals engaged in a heartfelt conversation.
The storied Song Cypress of Guangyuan

July 15, 2024

In 1043, Emperor Renzong (1022-63) of the Song Dynasty issued an imperial decree mandating the annual planting of trees suitable for the soil from Jianmen Pass to the Yizhou region.
Star cypress in Guangyuan: The Big Marshal Cypress

July 15, 2024

In the spring of 1963, former Commander-in-Chief of the People's Liberation Army Zhu De visited Jiange county in Guangyuan, Sichuan province. During his visit, a local resident introduced him to a huge cypress, remarking, "This is a massive tree."
Zhang Fei and the cypresses of Guangyuan

July 15, 2024

The Cuiyun Corridor, spanning 150 kilometers, is home to over 12,000 ancient cypresses, making it the largest manmade ancient cypress forest in the world. But who planted these cypresses, and for what purpose?
Protecting ancient trees for generations to come

July 12, 2024

For thousands of years, the manmade cypress forest in Jiange county, Guangyuan, Sichuan province, has grown quietly, bearing witness to great changes in climate, the environment and human civilization. These ancient trees are precious treasures left by our ancestors.
Cultural venues in Guangyuan extend free services for residents

July 11, 2024

Aiming to boost cultural engagement among residents, art galleries, cultural centers, museums and public libraries in Guangyuan, Sichuan province have been implementing extended free opening hours throughout the first half of this year.
New tourist attractions unveiled on Zengjia Mountain

July 10, 2024

Xiaoshu, or Minor Heat, the 11th solar term of the year, arrived on Sunday to signify the beginning of the hot days of summer. However, the Zengjia Mountain Scenic Area in Guangyuan, Sichuan province remains refreshingly cool, with an average summer and autumn temperature of just 23℃.