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Fresh banyan leaves revive Zhongshan's Qijiang Park

In spring, Qijiang Park (岐江公园) in Zhongshan City is bursting with seasonal vitality. A vast stretch of large-leaved banyan trees (also known as Ficus virens) has sprouted tender green leaves, creating a lush and refreshing atmosphere. These trees bring greenery to the city, while the nearby Qijiang River shimmers with ripples, offering a tranquil and picturesque springtime scene.

Known for their expansive canopies and dense shade, large-leaved banyans are commonly used as shade trees in southern China. Every spring, the old leaves fall and fresh ones emerge, creating a striking display of yellow and green hues—an uncommon color transformation within the banyan species.

春日的岐江公园,水清岸绿。

Springtime at Qijiang Park features clear water and green banks.

高空俯瞰,岐江公园一片嫩绿。

An aerial view reveals the park blanketed in tender green.

游客在绿荫下歇息。

Visitors rest in the shade.

岐江公园大片的大叶榕已经换上新妆。

Large-leaved banyans don their fresh spring look.

游客在绿树下取景拍照。

Visitors pose for photos beneath the trees.

岐江公园被绿意覆盖。

Qijiang Park cloaked in greenery.


Author | Chen Longyan

Photo | Ye Zhiwen / Nanfang Plus

Editor | Huang Qini, James, Shen He

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