Yongxing Giant Camphor Tree. Considered a sacred tree by locals, the Yongxing Giant Camphor Tree is up to 300 years old and a unique landmark in Yongxing Village, Shuili Township, Nantou County. Considered a sacred tree by locals, the Yongxing Giant Camphor Tree is up to 300 years old and a unique landmark in Yongxing Village, Shuili Township, Nantou County. Its trunk circumference is 6.2 meters and its height is 26 meters. The large cluster of trees often gathers local residents who chat, relax, and play here. It is also a center of faith for the local community, and its charm as a sacred tree is worth exploring. The old camphor tree cluster is formed by three mother and child trees, with a shrine dedicated to the Great Tree God. Below the tree, villagers have also built a shrine for the Earth God. People often come here to pray for love, and couples come to worship for family harmony and peace. Whenever there are temple festivals, Taiwanese opera and glove puppetry performances are held under the canopy of the trees, which are shared memories of the older generation of villagers.
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