Xiamen Shuzhuang Garden
Fujian · China
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Xiamen Shuzhuang Garden
Welcome to Shuzhuang Garden, a jewel of landscape architecture located on the car-free, UNESCO World Heritage island of Gulangyu in Xiamen. Originally built in 1913 as the private villa of Lin Erjia, a wealthy merchant from…
Listen in the app2The Philosophy of Hiding the Sea
The 'Garden of Hiding the Sea' (Canghai Yuan) is the most celebrated part of Shuzhuang. Lin Erjia designed it with a specific philosophical intent: to surprise the visitor. …
Listen in the app3Forty-four Bridge: Walking on the Waves
The centerpiece of the garden's interaction with the water is the Forty-four Bridge. Named after the age Lin Erjia was when it was built, this long, zigzagging stone bridge stretches out over the sea. …
Listen in the app4The Garden of Making up Hills
The second major section of Shuzhuang is the 'Garden of Making up Hills' (Bueshan Yuan). This area focuses on the traditional art of rockery—creating artificial hills and labyrinths from carefully selected stones. …
Listen in the app5Gulangyu's Piano Legacy: The Museum
Adjacent to Shuzhuang Garden is the famous Piano Museum, which is intimately connected to the garden's cultural atmosphere. Gulangyu is known as the 'Island of Music' because it reportedly has the highest density of pianos per…
Listen in the app6Amoy Deco and Colonial Influences
As you walk through the garden, take note of the architectural styles of the pavilions and buildings. While they are fundamentally Chinese, they often incorporate subtle Western and modern influences. …
Listen in the app7The Coastal Defense Context
To truly appreciate the peacefulness of Shuzhuang Garden, one must consider the historical context of its location. Not far from here is the Hulishan Fortress, built in 1894 to defend the coast during the Qing Dynasty. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our tour of Shuzhuang Garden, we reflect on the incredible harmony achieved in this seaside sanctuary. We have experienced the clever surprise of 'Hiding the Sea,' walked the zigzagging paths of Forty-four Bridge,…
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What is Xiamen Shuzhuang Garden?
Xiamen Shuzhuang Garden is a place in Fujian · 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 | Fujian · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 24.4393, 118.0701 |
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