Guo's Garden
Zhejiang · China
Next visit Guo's Villa. Considered to be the best existing traditional private garden in Hangzhou and a great place to relax and revel in the beauty of Song-era tea houses and pavilions. Only local people come to this garden to enjoy their leisure time. The villa not only provides you with a better understanding on this Asian "leisure capital" but also an idea place for photography.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Guo's Garden (Guozhuang)
Welcome to Guo's Garden, or Guozhuang, widely considered the finest example of a private classical garden in Hangzhou. While West Lake represents the grand, public face of the city's beauty, Guo's Garden offers a more intimate,…
Listen in the app2The Entrance and Resident Quarters
Our tour begins at the formal entrance of the garden, which leads directly into the 'Quiet Dwelling' section. This area served as the primary residence and social hub for the Guo family. …
Listen in the app3Sky in the Mirror: The Central Pond
Emerging from the residential quarters, we find ourselves in the heart of the garden: 'Sky in the Mirror.' This section is dominated by a large, clear pond that functions as a literal mirror, reflecting the surrounding 'granite…
Listen in the app4The Two-Wing Pavilion: A View of the Lake
Perched on the edge of the lake is the 'Two-Wing Pavilion,' one of the most unique architectural features of Guo's Garden. This structure is designed like a boat that has just docked at the shore, with its 'wings' extending over…
Listen in the app5Flora and the Seasons: The Snowdrop and Lotus
Guo's Garden is a celebration of seasonal beauty, where 'nature inspires awe and wonder' in every month. In the spring, the garden is 'completely full of flowers,' from the 'scent of peach blossoms' to the 'gorgeous cherry…
Listen in the app6Tea Culture and Scholarly Retreat
No visit to a Hangzhou garden is complete without engaging with its 'centuries-old tea culture'. Guo's Garden features a traditional teahouse where visitors can 'taste Longjing tea at different stages of processing'. …
Listen in the app7The Silk Merchant's Legacy
Finally, we must acknowledge the 'life and legacy' of the silk merchant who founded this garden. Hangzhou has been a center of the silk industry for centuries, and figures like Du Jinsheng, the 'Father of Modern Chinese Silk,'…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our visit to Guo's Garden, take a final breath of the 'clean and fresh' air and listen to the 'brisk melody' of the birds in the willows. This garden is a 'magical place' that offers a sense of 'peace and…
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What is Guo's Garden?
Guo's Garden is a place in Zhejiang · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Zhejiang · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 30.2434, 120.1320 |
| Last updated |
