Old Banyan Tree of Gangzi Introduction
The old banyan tree in Gangzi is located in Gangzi Village, Baisha Township, Penghu, along County Road 203, near the entrance to the Penghu Aquarium, right next to the Baoding Temple. In addition to the ancient banyan tree, along the way to the northern circuit, before turning into the Penghu Aquarium, the banyan forest here also has its own stories. There is a banyan tree on either side of the Baoding Temple, forming a wide canopy. Due to the strong northeast monsoon in Penghu, most trees do not grow very tall and thus spread outwards. The banyan tree's aerial roots are intertwined and climb on cement supports, making them very lush. The aerial roots descend deep into the soil, growing into new pillars. Over time, this has formed a natural sunshade. There are lounge chairs under the great tree, making it a good spot for chatting and cooling off. If you pass by, it's a nice place to rest and pay respects. This banyan tree was probably planted during the Qing Dynasty and is now over a hundred years old, making it the second oldest banyan tree in Penghu. Since there is one on each side, it is also known as the Lover's Tree. The two banyan trees embrace the temple, as if protecting Baoding Temple from wind and rain. This is a good place for the village elders to play chess, children to play, and for people to chat about everyday life. 【Recommended stay time】 0.5 hours
The lush banyan trees climbing the scaffolding resemble the protection of Baoding Temple.
