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Bauhinia and Lotus Series | Episode 11: Ancient trees
Updated 13:46, 20-Dec-2022
CGTN
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In China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), there are many trees of more than a century of age. Among all the local trees, the two Hainan syzygium trees in Kun Iam Temple are the oldest, one of which is 510 years old. The SAR government has included over 600 trees in its conservation program, offering care for each age bracket. 

About 'Journeys in Nature': Bauhinia and Lotus Series:

Encircled by bays and beaches, islands and peninsulas, harbors and seas, mountains and valleys, wetlands and gardens, Hong Kong is home to amazing wildlife. Follow the camera to see how these species live in harmony with humans in the busy city. 

More on the Bauhinia and Lotus Series

Bauhinia and Lotus Series | Episode 1: Roaming bovines

Bauhinia and Lotus Series | Episode 2: Butterflies in Hong Kong

Bauhinia and Lotus Series | Episode 3: Urban predator

Bauhinia and Lotus Series | Episode 4: Scavengers at the pier

Bauhinia and Lotus Series | Episode 5: Romance of rocks

Bauhinia and Lotus Series | Episode 6: Island microcosm

Bauhinia and Lotus Series | Episode 7: Macaques paradise

Bauhinia and Lotus Series | Episode 8: Hong Kong warty newt

Bauhinia and Lotus Series | Episode 9: A date with winter

Bauhinia and Lotus Series | Episode 10: Costal sentinels

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