The Most Beautiful Ginkgo Ancient Village for Photography

Dehua Dingrong Ginkgo is located in Dingrong Natural Village, An Village, Yangmei Township, Dehua County. It is home to the only ancient ginkgo grove in Quanzhou City. Here is a viewing guide: Best Viewing Time • The best viewing period is from late November to early December each year, when all 27 ancient ginkgo trees, each 500 years old, are covered in "golden armor," creating a spectacular scene. After mid-December, the leaves have mostly fallen. Transportation Guide • Self-driving: From Dehua County town, you can take Provincial Road 215 to County Road 310, about a 2-hour drive; or take National Road 355 to Fukou Township, then to Dazhuanjiao Corner in An Village, Yangmei Township, also about 2 hours. From Quanzhou, take Quannan Expressway, Shaxia Expressway (Shangyong Exit), then Provincial Road 215 and County Road 310, about a 3.5-hour drive. • Public Transport: Public transportation is inconvenient; self-driving or joining a tour group is recommended. Travel Tips • Recommended Viewing Spots: Take photos under the 670-year-old "Ginkgo King" to feel the filter of time; capture beautiful scenes of ancient houses framed with ginkgo trees, with rammed earth walls and green tiles paired with golden leaves, perfect for photos; stroll on stone steps paved with fallen golden leaves and enjoy a leisurely time. • Nearby Experiences: Around Dingrong Village, there are tens of thousands of acres of bamboo forest where you can enjoy autumn in the bamboo sea, admiring the mix of yellow and green, and see redwood trees and ancient camphor trees. You can also buy freshly shelled ginkgo nuts from local farmers at the village entrance, as well as local products like sweet potato starch and dried vegetables. Accommodation and Dining Suggestions • Accommodation: You can choose the Yangmei Township Yichuxin Party Member Education Base or Yangmei Township Zhiqing Homestay, about 24 kilometers from the viewing area, and book via the "Yunshang Yangmei" mini program. The village’s "Wangyuan Mountain Residence" is also an option. • Dining: The village has farmhouses with meals costing about 40 yuan per person, where you can taste local dishes such as pickled vegetables and native pork. Other Reminders • Some roads in Dingrong Village are single-lane and require caution when passing other vehicles. • The mountain area has a large temperature difference, so bring warm clothing.