Ancient Cypresses of Dai Temple 岱庙

Ancient Cypress of the Han Dynasty 汉柏

Ancient Cypress of the Han Dynasty 汉柏

Probably one of the most fascinating features of the Dai Temple complex is some which is not even man made. In fact is it alive. The park in Dai Temple is littered with numerous cypresses, really old cypresses. One look at the these trees immediately convey a image of something old and something Chinese. These tree feature prominently in Chinese paintings and these trees here are particularly special.

Supporting the Ancient Cypress Trees

Supporting the Ancient Cypress Trees

So just how ancient these cypress trees are? It is said that these trees were planted 2100 years ago during the Han dynasty. It is also said that the well known emperor of Han Wudi himself planted these trees. It is incredibly mind blowing how these trees are still here. Actually, one of the trees here is already dead because of fire. The others are still alive though. It is clear how ancient this place it and how much or even how little has changed since then.

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