Although the exact age of the Bankye-ri Ginkgo Tree is unknown, it is estimated to be over 1,300 years old based on an analysis by the National Institute of Forest Science in 2024. Its trunk and branches spread widely and evenly in all directions, boasting a magnificent appearance. In particular, it is a representative autumn attraction in Wonju, drawing many tourists from all over the country to admire the ginkgo leaves that turn golden in the fall. According to legend, the tree was planted by an ancestor of the Seongju Yi clan long ago, said to have grown from a walking stick left standing in the ground after he stopped to drink water here while passing by. The tree was regarded as sacred, believed to be home to a white snake, allowing it to grow unharmed to this day; it was also believed that if the leaves turned yellow all at once in autumn, the following year would have a bountiful harvest.