Millennium Couple Tree Introduction
The couple trees are of the banyan species, standing majestically on the hillside, one in front of the other. The "wife tree" is positioned lower, with softer branches, plump oval-shaped leaves, and bears fruit; the "husband tree" is situated higher, has harder branches, and has thinner, longer leaves that do not produce fruit. The age of the wife tree is approximately 500 years, while local people estimate that the husband tree is around 1500 years old. Originally embracing each other, the couple trees were famously separated during a typhoon when lightning struck and broke off the husband tree's branch, forcefully tearing them apart. The husband tree used to extend this branch to embrace the wife tree, but now, with its arm broken, the sight of the two trees lovingly intertwined is no more. After hundreds of years, the value of these couple trees has been recognized, and they have been designated as precious trees under the jurisdiction of Taitung County. They were even selected as one of the top ten beautiful sights in the selection held by the Taitung County Community Education Center. After enjoying a partridge ice cream, visitors can take a leisurely walk along the trail surrounding the couple trees. If time permits, you can also have fun experiencing pottery making at the nearby Dong Jiu Kiln.
