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Below are the most beautiful gardens of China, representing the country's ancient and iconic architectural art.
Embark on a Journey Through China's 6 Most Stunning Gardens
Du Viên, situated in Shanghai, showcases traditional house architecture and bridges built in the traditional style. Formerly owned by a Ming dynasty official, it has evolved into a prime tourist attraction in the city of Shanghai.
Numerous exhibitions are held here, including flower shows, paintings, and calligraphy. The most outstanding must be the enchanting Lantern Festival, captivating thousands of tourists.
2. Tranquil Transect Garden
3. Bone Gate Garden
Bone Gate Garden, situated in Taizhou, is renowned for its graceful arrangement with a focus on miniature landscapes. Celebrated as one of China's Four Exceptional Gardens, it beautifully reflects Taizhou's arboriculture art, blending influences from the Jiangnan garden art, creating a harmonious and fascinating fusion.
A unique feature of the garden not only mirrors Taizhou's arboriculture art but also incorporates many details influenced by Jiangnan garden art, creating a captivating and harmonious blend.
4. Thua Duc Ly Palace
Located 200 km northeast of Beijing, Thua Duc Ly Palace is the largest remaining royal garden, once a retreat for Qing emperors and officials during the summer. Constructed from 1703 to 1792, it covers an area twice the size of the Summer Palace.
The palace, water features, and mountains harmoniously combine to radiate the natural charm of the garden. Within the grounds, you'll find numerous temples, shrines, Daoist temples, and over 20,000 art pieces.
5. Harmony Blossom Garden
Arguably the most well-known name among all of China's renowned gardens, Harmony Blossom Garden is now located in Haidian District, Beijing. The garden is exceptionally preserved, spanning 293 hectares with over 3,000 intact structures. Inside Harmony Blossom Garden, there are numerous captivating attractions, including Mount Wan Shou, Côn Minh Lake, Phật Hương Các, and stone boats.
6. Precious Gem Garden
Precious Gem Garden lies north along the Lap Tat River, on the outskirts of Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. In the Tibetan language, Precious Gem Garden translates to 'Treasure Garden,' also known as Tran Chau Uyen.
The garden features abundant trees, ponds, golden-roofed houses, white and red walls, representing the distinctive architecture of Tibet. This 36-hectare garden serves as a summer retreat and hosts national events and religious ceremonies.
Today, visiting Precious Gem Garden allows tourists to participate in the Vũ Đội Festival, highlighting outstanding, completely free theatrical performances.
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Reference: Travel Guide on Mytour
MytourNovember 24, 2015
