"Conservation isn't a one-time fix. Trees are living beings, they need sustained attention," Jin said.

In the fall and winter, thousands of monarch butterflies flutter into the area's milkweed plants and eucalyptus trees (in 2016 ... but some say the rock arch (natural bridge) is a bit underwhelming.

"Ancient architecture valued the natural environment and feng shui, so temples were often built where there were ancient trees. Therefore, the ages of many ancient trees in Zhongyue Temple are ...