Yuyuan, also known as Hujiayuan, is located in Qinhuai District, Nanjing City. It is bordered by Mingyang Street at Jiqingmen to the east and Hualuguang to the west. It is a famous garden in Jiangnan during the late Qing Dynasty, known as the 'Lion Grove Garden of Jinling'. It is approximately 240 meters long from north to south and 100 meters wide from east to west, with a building area of 3,890 square meters. It includes both residential and garden areas.
Presidential Palace Garden
In fact, this place was formerly the Heavenly King's Palace of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, which was also the garden of the Viceroy of Liangjiang. Mr. Zeng Guofan spent the last period of his life here.
This was the residence of Xu Da, a founding hero of the Ming Dynasty, as well as the residence of Yang Xiuqing, the East King of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. It was also the location of the Jiangning Provincial Administration during the Qing Dynasty, making it an ancient garden with over 600 years of history. Therefore, both 'Dream of the Red Chamber' and 'The Legend of the White Snake' were filmed here. Experience the beauty of Nanjing's gardens!
Xuanpu
Xuanpu, also known as Xianpu, Pingpu, Yuanpu, is the mythical 'Garden of the Yellow Emperor'. It is located below the peak of Kunlun Mountain and is said to be the residence of immortals. Below the cool mountain lies Xuanpu, where it is spring all year round, with a refreshing breeze blowing. Upon entering this mountain, mortals can become immortals and achieve eternal life. Although the original meaning of 'pu' is vegetable garden, legend has it that Xuanpu is filled with exotic flowers and stones. The garden, which is said to be spiritual and can avoid wind and rain, contains various kinds of beautiful jade.
