Shunde Qinghui Park

Welcome to Qinghui Garden, a site that represents the absolute pinnacle of classical Chinese landscaping in the southern region. Located in the Shunde district of Foshan, this garden is celebrated as one of the 'Four Famous…

We begin our detailed tour by examining one of the garden’s most distinctive and celebrated features: its stained glass windows. Known locally as 'Manchu Windows,' these intricate pieces of art represent a unique fusion of…

We move now to the 'Boat Hall' (Chuan Ting), a unique architectural feature that is characteristic of the Lingnan garden style. As its name suggests, this structure is designed to mimic the appearance of a traditional boat, often…

Our tour continues into the more densely planted sections of the garden, where narrow paths wind through groves of bamboo and clusters of ancient trees. In Chinese culture, bamboo is a symbol of resilience and integrity, as it…

We now come to the Pavilion of the Three Senses, a beautifully situated structure that offers one of the best vantage points in the garden. Its name is a reference to the three primary ways we experience a garden: through sight,…

Our final stop within the garden is a section dedicated to the display of traditional carvings and other cultural relics. Shunde is famous for its master carvers, and Qinghui Garden is a treasure trove of their work. …

As our exploration of Qinghui Garden concludes, we step back from its emerald paths and reflecting ponds. We have seen how the beauty of the Ming Dynasty has been preserved and celebrated through the centuries, creating a space…