Astor Court, Chinese garden at Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan, US
The Astor Court features a circular moon gate entrance leading to covered walkways, water features, Taihu rocks, and Ming Dynasty furniture displays.
The garden was completed in 1981 as the first permanent cultural exchange between the United States and the People's Republic of China.
Chinese craftsmen constructed the garden using traditional methods from the fourth century BC, incorporating wooden pillars joined without nails.
The garden space within the Metropolitan Museum of Art allows visitors to experience authentic Chinese architectural and landscaping techniques.
Every element in the garden follows specific placement rules ensuring no similar components face each other, following Chinese design principles.
Location: Manhattan
GPS coordinates: 40.77900,-73.96300
Latest update: March 21, 2025 00:49
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