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    Top 10 Beautiful Tree Tunnels of the World

    TimeeaBy TimeeaNovember 21, 2012Updated:February 28, 201918 Comments6 Mins Read
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    Trees, the longest-living organisms on Earth, beautify and protect our environment by providing color, shelter, and shade. They renew our air supply by soaking up carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. Read Top 10 Amazing Trees to discover some of the oldest and most fascinating trees that have graced the landscape for thousands of years.

    There’s nothing more charming than strolling under the picturesque canopies of cherry trees, jacarandas, or old beech trees. Check out our top 10 list of incredibly beautiful tree tunnels from all over the world, and then tell us what your favorite is!

    10. Cherry Blossom Tunnel, Germany

    Each spring, a peaceful street, located in the German city of Bonn, transforms into an enchanting cherry blossom tunnel. Photographer Marcel Bednarz captured this stunning sight of cherry blossoms in full bloom. He explained to me that there are actually two streets in Bonn where cherry trees are planted, but the one you see in the above picture is called Heerstraße. As you may know, the average cherry blossom lasts only between 7 and 10 days, depending on weather conditions.

    Similar tunnels can be found all over the world, so check them out if cherry blossoms are your thing:

    –  Kungsträdgården cherry blossom in Stockholm, Sweden

    –  Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon, Georgia: over 600,000 people travel annually to Macon, to attend the 10-day long festival. Nearly 240,000 Yoshino cherry trees have been planted throughout that city in the last 30 years. “They’re everywhere, absolutely everywhere,” exclaimed Carolyn Crayton, the festival’s founder and executive director. “We’ve given them to anyone who wants them. We’ve even given them to Washington!” (Washingtonpost.com)

    –  National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, USA

    9. Rua Gonçalo de Carvalho, Brasil

    Number nine goes to Brazil’s green tunnel from Porto Alegre, Rua Gonçalo de Carvalho. According to a decree signed in 2006 by former mayor Joseph Fogaça, this beautiful street is part of the country’s historical, cultural, ecological and environmental heritage.

    There are more than one hundred towering Tipuana (Rosewood) trees along Rua Gonçalo de Carvalho. The great shade trees stretch over three city blocks, which is a good thing for the city’s overall health. Did you know that trees, properly planted around buildings, can reduce air conditioning demands by up to 30%?

    8. Autumn Tree Tunnel, USA

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    Photographed in glorious autumn colors by Kevin McNeal, this tree tunnel is simply astonishing! The picture was taken on the way up to Smuggler’s Notch, a Vermont state park.

    The eye-catching foliage starts changing its color in the northern region, in response to many environmental factors, and spreads south as the fall season advances.

    7. Ginkgo Tree Tunnel, Japan

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    Gingko biloba is a highly venerated tree in Japanese culture. Six ginkgo trees survived the Hiroshima bombing, continuing to grow despite facing so many challenges, and are still alive today. Therefore, the Japanese regard the gingko as “the bearer of hope”. It is also known as “the survivor” or “the living fossil.”

    Around 65,000 ginkgoes grace Tokyo’s streets, gardens and parks today. According to some people who visited Tokyo, the tunnel you see in the above picture is located in the outer garden of Meiji Shrine.

    6. Yew Tree Tunnel, UK

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    The medieval Aberglasney House features one of the most beautiful gardens in Wales, UK. They have been an inspiration to writers since 1470. The Yew Tunnel is a popular tourist attraction in this area. Believe it or not, it took nine years of pruning to restore this unique archway. “Years of neglect had left it unsafe and with a perilous future, as the once formally clipped structure had grown even higher than the top of the Mansion itself. It is so nice to see it looking invigorated and healthy again, I had every confidence that with careful restoration it would help its future longevity, but I have to confess that it did look drastic at the time,” declared Graham Rankin, one of Aberglasney’s directors.


    The Yew Tunnel is thought to have been planted by the Dyer family of Aberglasney, during the 18th century.

    5. The Dark Hedges, Northern Ireland

    Tucked away in the county of Antrim, these beautiful beech trees are thought to be around 300 years old. According to local records, James Stuart planted the 150 beech trees in the 18th century, to impress guests as they approached his splendid property, Gracehill House.

    Legend tells that the spirit of a maid, who lived in a neighboring mansion and died in mysterious circumstances hundreds of years ago, haunts the country road. “Grey Lady” silently floats along the road and quickly disappears as she reaches the last beech tree.

    Check out Pawel Klarecki’s galleries for more spectacular photos of the Dark Hedges.

    4. Bamboo Path, Japan

    The Sagano Bamboo Forest is located in Arashiyama, a nationally-designated historic site.  The pathway you see in the above picture is 500m long, and runs through one of Japan’s most beautiful bamboo forests. No wonder the Agency for Cultural Affairs declared Arashiyama a “Place of Scenic Beauty”. This forest is close to many famous temple and shrines, including the Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple.

    The sound the wind makes, as it blows through the tall bamboo trees, has been voted by the Japanese authorities as one of 100 must-preserve sounds of Japan.

    3. Tunnel of Love, Ukraine

    The Ukrainian Tunnel of Love is actually a two-mile sector of private railway that serves a woodworking plant near Klevan, a small city located in western Ukraine. I read somewhere that couples pass through this romantic tunnel to make a wish. The myth goes that, if their love is strong and pure, the wish will come true.

    May all of your wishes come true, but watch out for the train! It runs three times a day through the leafy tunnel.

    2. Jacarandas Walk, South Africa

    Over 10 million trees keep South Africa’s largest city green. According to several unofficial sources, Johannesburg is home to the world’s largest man-made forest.

    There are at least 49 species of Jacaranda, most of them native to South America (particularly in Uruguay, Brazil, Peru & Argentina), and the Caribbean basin. The tropical trees were imported to South Africa over one hundred years ago.

    October is the month when the flowers of thousands of Jacaranda trees are in full blossom.  This spectacular tree tunnel is located either in Johannesburg or Pretoria, the Jacaranda City where 70,000+ Jacarandas add vivid splashes of purple-blue to the urban landscape.

    1. Wisteria Tunnel, Japan

    As soon as the cherry blossom season ends, the gorgeous Wisteria flowers, that hang in grape-like clusters, take their turn on the Japanese floral calendar. The Fuji Matsuri, or Wisteria Festival, is celebrated each spring in Tokyo, Shizuoka, and Okazaki.

    The Ashikaga Flower Park is one of the best places to admire different varieties of wisteria, including double-petaled wisteria, giant wisteria and yellow, white, light pink or purple variants of wisteria.

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    18 Comments

    1. Weihnachtswünsche on December 14, 2013 3:45 am

      I have learn several good stuff here. Definitely value bookmarking for revisiting.
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    2. Linnie on May 2, 2013 5:32 am

      Hi just a comment about the Jacaranda tree tunnel, the Jacaranda city is Pretoria that is (or was) the capital of the Gauteng Province, it hasnt officially changed as far as I know, we still call it the Capital City or Mother City allthough Johannesburg (also Gauteng Province) and Capetown in the Western Cape Province is much bigger, Pretoria has always been the Capital and is still known as the Jacaranda city. Its breathtakingly beautiful in October when the Jacarandas are in full bloom, the whole city smells of Jacarandas and there are Jacaranda tree tunnels almost all over the city.

    3. Dr Madan Mohan Pant on March 24, 2013 9:41 am

      Dear Sir,
      I have never seen such wonderful avenues in my professional life during my association with trees and forests, Nationally and Internationally since 1957 to date. I am writing a book about the importance of trees/forests/greenery in sustaining all Lives on Earth. This book is in HINDI – so that it can be read by most people in India. I wish to publish these pictures in the form of a collage. Kindly advise me as to how I can do so. The names of the photographers and the Copyright holder may kindly be given so that I can approach them. This book is purely for educational purpose; am even paying for its publication.
      I am a 78 years old lifelong Indian Forester and I am writing books for educating the masses. These photographs have a great visual appeal even to illiterate people, and hence this request. May be, this book would be my last effort to bring awareness among the people about sustenance of Greenery – the mother of all the water, food, oxygenated air, health and much more.
      So, Sir, kindly help. All your help would be gratefully acknowledged in the book.
      Thanking u for your kindness,
      Sincerely Yours,
      Dr Madan Mohan Pant, Indian Forest Service (Retired).
      191/II Vasant Vihar, Dehra Dun, 248006, INDIA

      • Timeea Bianca on March 26, 2013 7:26 am

        Dr. Madan M.P.,

        Thank you very much for your kind words. I do not own the pictures, but I’ll gladly put you in touch with the rightful owners of the pics. I will contact you by mail.

      • Josa on May 14, 2013 5:55 pm

        Dear Dr Madan MP. It is so good to hear about your book. It is exactly what I am trying to do through InspiritreeS. http://www.facebook.com/inspiritrees The Earth is crying out for more trees to be planted and we all need to reconnect with them to do this. As you say, we depend on trees for our health and well-being. I wish you great success with your venture.

    4. Willy l. on February 26, 2013 1:24 am

      Amazing….what else can I say…..

    5. Skippa on December 16, 2012 1:09 pm

      What about oak alley plantation in Louisiana?

      • Timeea on March 3, 2013 4:46 pm

        I should have added the “Grande Dame of the Great River Road” as a bonus 🙂 What a charming place to spend a holiday!

    6. sahil garg on December 10, 2012 9:53 am

      wao really amazing trees i want to know about top10 bridges……

    7. auto devis on November 28, 2012 4:08 am

      those are some amazing pictures

    8. rea on November 25, 2012 4:58 pm

      let’s give lee a big round of applause! Amazing list!

    9. fdx on November 21, 2012 8:36 pm

      Really cool, thanks

    10. Eanor on November 21, 2012 4:34 pm

      Outstanding. Best list so far this year!

      • Timeea on March 3, 2013 4:39 pm

        **blush**

    11. Alexandre on November 21, 2012 1:21 pm

      Amazing! The Nature is more simple than the br-nuts

    12. Rajimus123 on November 21, 2012 12:18 pm

      great list! amazing pictures, they make me wish I could go there now.

    13. Clive on November 21, 2012 5:41 am

      Thanks a lot for this. They all look absolutely fantastic.

    14. Kat on November 21, 2012 12:37 am

      These are amazing! Great list!

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