Yiyuan Garden
Jiangsu · China
Yiyuan Garden, also called the Garden of Pleasance or Yi Garden, which is located in the downtown area and is the most recently built Suzhou gardens. It has been described as one of the most representative Suzhou gardens, comprising a garden, a lotus pond, residences, artificial villages and ancestral halls. Because the garden incorporates all the elements of the various Suzhou gardens, it is sometimes regarded as an agglomeration of Suzhou's garden culture.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Yiyuan Garden
Welcome to Yiyuan Garden, often referred to as the Garden of Pleasure. As a scholar of classical Chinese aesthetics, I find Yiyuan particularly fascinating because it is a 'late bloomer' in the world of Suzhou gardens. …
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Upon entering Yiyuan, you are immediately confronted with the eastern section, which is primarily residential and scholastic in nature. This area was designed to host guests and provide a space for the owner's extensive…
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The defining feature of Yiyuan is the long winding corridor that bisects the garden. This is not merely a walkway; it is a structural spine that connects the various 'scenic spots' while providing shelter from the elements. …
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Now we emerge into the heart of the garden: the central pond. In Suzhou garden theory, water is the soul, providing a mirror for the sky and a source of dynamic energy. …
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Rising from the edge of the pond is the Mountain of Longevity, a complex rockery constructed from Lake Tai stones. These stones are prized for their 'four virtues': thinness, openness, perforations, and wrinkling. …
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Tucked away in a quiet corner of the western section is the Pavilion of Purity. This structure is simpler than the grand halls of the eastern section, intended for solitary study or intimate conversation. …
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As we conclude our walk through Yiyuan, we pass through a final series of moon gates. A moon gate is a circular opening in a garden wall that serves as a pedestrian passageway. …
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Our journey through Yiyuan Garden has been more than just a walk through a beautiful park; it has been an immersion into the philosophical heart of late imperial China. We have seen how a single individual, Gu Wenbin, used his…
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What is Yiyuan Garden?
Yiyuan Garden is a place in Jiangsu · 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 | Jiangsu · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 31.3076, 120.6215 |
| Last updated |
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