Unique in Vietnam: 700-year-old precious tree that cannot be measured in money

Two 700-year-old Lim Gieng Rung trees located at the foot of Tien Son mountain, Quang Yen ward (Quang Yen town, Quang Ninh ) are evidence of the largest naval battle in Vietnam's history and are recognized as a National Monument.

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13:00 - October 26, 2024

Two 700-year-old Lim Gieng Rung trees located at the foot of Tien Son mountain, Quang Yen ward (Quang Yen town, Quang Ninh) are evidence of the largest naval battle in Vietnam's history and are recognized as National Monuments.

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Two Lim Gieng Rung trees in Quang Yen town, Quang Ninh province are a place of interest to many tourists because of their enchanting beauty. Photo: Brand and Law

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Two ironwood trees lie at the foot of Tien Son mountain, more than 700 years old. This is a vestige of the ancient forest that the Tran army and people used to build the stake field. Photo: Cand

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A tree about 30m high, base circumference 5.5m, main trunk about 6m high, branches and leaves lush, green, canopy reaching up to 20m long. Photo: Vietnam-tourism

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The second tree is bigger, about 30m high, with a base diameter of 7.2m and a lush green canopy stretching up to 25m. Photo: Vietnam-tourism

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After many years and harsh climate, the ironwood tree is still green like a rustic, simple but full of vitality monument. Photo: Tien Phong

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Beneath these two ancient lim trees are two ancient wells called Rung wells, rebuilt with red bricks from the French period. Photo: Quang Ninh Newspaper

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There are also some parasitic plants living on ironwood trees . Photo: Ngoisao

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The tree trunk is rough, with many light brown bumps, peeling patches or large scales showing the traces of time. Photo: Tien Phong

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The tree trunk is so big that several people can hug it. Photo: Halongtourism

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Thanks to the shade of the ironwood trees, this place has become a playground for children and a place for the elderly to exercise every afternoon. Photo: Ngoisao

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In 2008 and 2011, two ironwood trees showed signs of dry leaves due to the effects of the weather. People trimmed the dry branches, watered them with growth chemicals and added nutrients, so they are as lush as they are today. Photo: Tien Phong

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