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Live: An aerial view of China's Fuzhou, the City of the Banyan Tree – Ep. 4
Fuzhou, the capital of east China's Fujian Province, is known as the City of the Banyan Tree. This moniker traces its roots back nearly nine centuries to the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) when the city grappled with frequent flooding and oppressive summer heat. The weather conditions prompted the forward-thinking local governor, Zhang Boyu, to take action. Driven by a vision of creating a more hospitable environment for the residents, he championed the idea that the city should be so verdant that parasols are not needed in summer. To realize this goal, he encouraged every family in the city to plant the resilient banyan tree. Join CGTN on a journey to explore the rich tapestry of this captivating city.
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Fuzhou, the capital of east China's Fujian Province, is known as the City of the Banyan Tree. This moniker traces its roots back nearly nine centuries to the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) when the city grappled with frequent flooding and oppressive summer heat. The weather conditions prompted the forward-thinking local governor, Zhang Boyu, to take action. Driven by a vision of creating a more hospitable environment for the residents, he championed the idea that the city should be so verdant that parasols are not needed in summer. To realize this goal, he encouraged every family in the city to plant the resilient banyan tree. Join CGTN on a journey to explore the rich tapestry of this captivating city.