As time passes, traces of wars have been obliterated in the wind and rain of southern China. The two ancient fig trees in the general's mansion bear witness of four hundred years of vicissitudes. Watch the video to observe what historical story the figs "tell."

About 'Journeys in Nature': Guangdong Nan'ao Series

Nan'ao Island in Guangdong Province is a rare habitat of greenery on the Tropic of Cancer. In June, the southeastern monsoon brings warm, moist air to the island, nurturing all lives: from ancient fig trees to newborn black-naped terns, from mysterious undersea creatures to medical herbs, which bestow Nan'ao Island with many stories.

For more:

Guangdong Nan'ao Series | Episode 1: Windy Island

Guangdong Nan'ao Series | Episode 2: Reef Ninja

Guangdong Nan'ao Series | Episode 3: Brown-winged Dancer

Guangdong Nan'ao Series | Episode 4: Black-naped Tern

Guangdong Nan'ao Series | Episode 5: Living with Tides

Guangdong Nan'ao Series | Episode 6: Wind in the Sea

Guangdong Nan'ao Series | Episode 7: Bay Dwellers

Guangdong Nan'ao Series | Episode 8: Island tea tree

Guangdong Nan'ao Series | Episode 9: Medicinal herbs

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