Ming Dynasty poet's private garden opens
By Jia Lan and Tan Weiyun |
October 31, 2011, Monday
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THE private garden where a famous poet got inspiration centuries ago opens to the public this month after a one-year facelift.
Located in the bustling area of Nanxiang Town, Jiading District, the Tan Garden was once owned by one of the four local literature mastsers, Li Liufang (1575-1629), during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
The one-year makeover has brought the garden back to life again with delicate pavilions, winding corridors, exquisite kiosks and mini opera stages.
Baozun Hall is the main building of the garden and houses a wide variety of master Li's poems, paintings and calligraphy pieces. In the center of the hall, a bronze statue of this great master stands proudly.
Past the Baozun Hall, visitors can see a delicate pavilion sitting on a rockwork. The pavilion, featuring a hexagonal, double-layer eave, is the highest point in the garden, where visitors can have a bird's eye view of the garden.
Cizui Kiosk was once a place where Li wined and dined his friends. It also created a peaceful retreat for him to dream up literary works. A mini waterfall is cascading down a giant rock that was reportedly transported there from Taihu Lake in Jiangsu Province.
In addition, the garden also boasts a teahouse and a museum about Nanxiang Town that give visitors a glimpse into the splendor of ancient Jiading.
Address: Nanxiang Old Street Admission: 30 yuan (US$4.6); 5 yuan for visitors with Jiading hukou (permanent residence) or others over 70 years old
Located in the bustling area of Nanxiang Town, Jiading District, the Tan Garden was once owned by one of the four local literature mastsers, Li Liufang (1575-1629), during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
The one-year makeover has brought the garden back to life again with delicate pavilions, winding corridors, exquisite kiosks and mini opera stages.
Baozun Hall is the main building of the garden and houses a wide variety of master Li's poems, paintings and calligraphy pieces. In the center of the hall, a bronze statue of this great master stands proudly.
Past the Baozun Hall, visitors can see a delicate pavilion sitting on a rockwork. The pavilion, featuring a hexagonal, double-layer eave, is the highest point in the garden, where visitors can have a bird's eye view of the garden.
Cizui Kiosk was once a place where Li wined and dined his friends. It also created a peaceful retreat for him to dream up literary works. A mini waterfall is cascading down a giant rock that was reportedly transported there from Taihu Lake in Jiangsu Province.
In addition, the garden also boasts a teahouse and a museum about Nanxiang Town that give visitors a glimpse into the splendor of ancient Jiading.
Address: Nanxiang Old Street Admission: 30 yuan (US$4.6); 5 yuan for visitors with Jiading hukou (permanent residence) or others over 70 years old
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