Chinese gardens Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
style of garden
About Chinese gardens
Chinese gardens are usually designed based on traditional Chinese geomancy, and to evoke contemplation of traditional Chinese philosophical concepts. This is usually done through a combination of water features and rocks to mimic natural landscapes. Chinese gardens also include traditional pavillions where the owner could entertain guests with tea, and perhaps listen to a guqin performance while contemplating philosophy. Chinese gardens can be broadly divided into four different styles; Northern Imperial gardens built for the Emperor and his family in what is todayBeijingandHebei, Jiangnan gardens from what is todayShanghai,ZhejiangandJiangsu, Lingnan gardens from thePearl River Deltaarea ofGuangdong, and Bashu gardens from what is todaySichuanandChongqing.
Chinese gardens Travel Guide Sections
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