Geyuan

The Geyuan garden extends across 2.5 hectares, featuring architectural elements, bamboo groves, and four distinct seasonal rock garden sections with pathways and ponds.

Salt commissioner Huang Zhiyun acquired the land in 1818 and transformed it into a private retreat, incorporating bamboo as a central element of the garden design.

The garden contains rock arrangements from different regions of China, with Taihu stones representing summer and Huangshan stones depicting autumn seasonal changes.

The garden maintains different entry points leading to themed areas, with admission fees required and specific seasonal viewing recommendations for each rock garden section.

The garden name originates from the visual pattern created by three bamboo leaves forming the Chinese character 个 (ge) when viewed under moonlight.

Location: Jiangsu

Part of: China's Four Great Gardens

GPS coordinates: 32.40201,119.43815

Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:22