The Ancient Dragon Tree of Dongchuan Red Land, Kunming
Overview
- Chinese Name: 昆明东川红土地古龙树
- English Name: The Ancient Dragon Tree of Dongchuan Red Land, Kunming
- Location: Xintian Township, Dongchuan District, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, China
In the Dongchuan Red Land Scenic Area, located about 250 kilometers north of Kunming City, stands a remarkable sand pine tree, belonging to the genus Abies within the pine family. This ancient tree is believed to be over a thousand years old and has an incredible story of resilience; it once succumbed to death for three years before miraculously sprouting new shoots. Locally known as ‘古龙树’ (Ancient Dragon Tree), it is revered by villagers as a protector and blessing for the community.
The ancient dragon tree is in the Red Land of Dongchuan, one of the attractions of Yunnan tours. It’s always green for thousands of years and a only tree on the hill where there are many cobblestones everywhere. Although the soil of the Red Land is infertile. It’s regarded as the “Holy Tree” by the locals who worship it every year for blessing the villagers in the areas.
