Taiqing Palace, the oldest and largest Taoist temple on Laoshan Mountain in Qingdao, is home to a large number of ancient gingko trees, with the oldest ones being over 1,000 years old.

In early winter, the leaves of ginkgo trees turn golden and create a unique landscape around the ancient building in Taiqing Palace.

The ancient gingko trees add charm to the Taiqing Palace in early winter with its golden leaves. [Photo by Wang Hua/qingdaonews.com]

Red maple leaves and golden gingko leaves are seen near the ancient Taiqing Palace. [Photo by Wang Hua/qingdaonews.com]

An aerial photo of Taiqing Palace [Photo by Wang Hua/qingdaonews.com]

The splendor of golden leaves add charm to Taiqing Palace. [Photo by Wang Hua/qingdaonews.com]

An aerial photo of Taiqing Palace on Laoshan Mountain [Photo by Wang Hua/qingdaonews.com]