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If comparing Yangshuo to a big bonsai, then Big Banyan scenic area is the must-see adornment in it. It can be said without any exaggeration that scenic area is just like a Chinese landscape painting full of artistic inspiration. 

In the middle of the scenic area stands a big banyan tree with an age of more than 1,400 years old. Having survived the weathering over centuries, it is still lushly growing. It is legendary that Big Banyan Tree witnessed the love between the Third Sister Liu and her beloved A'niu. Being the setting of part of the famous movie 'Third Sister Liu' made this site more famous and attractive. Now, Big Banyan Tree has become a token of love, happiness and sweetness. Every spring and summer, it becomes the milch cow for the photographers, because most pairs of lovers would rather the centuries-old tree to witness their love. 

The Big Banyan Tree is about 17 meters (56 feet) high, 7.1 meters (7.8 yards) in circumference. The roots twister irregularly and the thriving leaves stretch farther in different directions, forming the shade of about 100 square meters. You can barely feel the heat under the tree in the hot summer. Looking from a distance the tree is like a huge green umbrella; walking closely to it, you will find the twisted roots and gnarled branches.  

You can see the Moon Hill to the south of Big Banyan Tree. You will the chance to get close to the village under the hill to experience the local life. The hill, the water, the peculiar karst landform, the rural scenery as well as the profound Zhuang culture are critical in forming the impressive landscape. The doctor Carl from Harvard University once acclaimed it as the most beautiful place in China.

As Big Banyan Tree is only about six kilometers away from the county of Yangshuo. It is quite a pleasure to visit there either by bicycle or electric car.

 Entrance Fee: CNY 18

 Opening Hours: 08:00 - 17:30

 Transportation: 
A. There are yangshuo - Gaotian special Minibuses to Big Banyan Tree directly every 10 minutes from Yangshuo Bus Station.
B. Ride a bicycle or take an electric car from Yangshuo city, which takes about 20 minutes for a single way.
C. Take a taxi from Yangshuo City, which takes sbout 10 minutes.

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