Guyi Garden

Guyi Garden is a 10-hectare site featuring stone pathways, pavilions, bridges, and halls arranged around water features according to traditional Jiangnan design principles. The layout connects different architectural elements into a single landscape where water, buildings, and vegetation blend together functionally.

A magistrate named Min Shiji founded the site in 1522 during the Ming Dynasty as a private retreat. Major renovations transformed its layout in 1746 during the Qing Dynasty, establishing its current form.

The garden displays traditional Chinese architecture through halls like the Recluse Hall and Plum Blossom Hall, each designed to frame views and create intimate spaces. Water, stone, and plants work together to guide how visitors move through the site.

The garden opens in early morning hours and closes at dusk, with exact times varying by season. Wear comfortable shoes to explore the multiple pathways, bridges, and spaces throughout the site.

The Green-And-Clean section displays rare bamboo varieties across an extensive area that connects to the original meaning of the site's name. The name historically referred to the expanses of bamboo that covered much of the property.