624-year-old banyan tree lifted back upright after heavy rain

Updated 2026.09.12 09:26 GMT+8

CGTN

A 624-year-old banyan tree in east China's Fujian Province toppled on September 3 after days of heavy rain brought by Typhoon Saudel.

Four teams of forestry experts were brought in to rescue and stabilize the ancient tree, successfully lifting it back upright on September 9.