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Maple leaves at Heyuan Garden in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]
Heyuan Garden or Jixiao Mountain Resort is located at Xuningmen Street,near the Yangzhou ancient canal. It is a national cultural relics protection site and a 4A-level tourist attraction.
The garden, which is renowned for its architecture and layout, is a major historical and cultural site under national level protection.
The luxury garden was built by He Zhidao, (1894～1972), an official in Hubei province who returned to Yangzhou, in the 9th year of Emperor Guangxu’s rule.
The garden comprises residence areas, the east and west gardens and delicately-placed rocks. The different sections interconnect to create a pleasant living environment which combines both Chinese and Western elements, suitable for both living and sightseeing.
One can never guess the inside of the garden by looking at its outside. He Garden showcases the architectural aesthetics and the living and sightseeing functions of Chinese private gardens in a harmonious way.
Address: No 66 Xuningmen Street, Yangzhou
Tickets: 45 yuan ($6.94) (Mar – Jun, Sept – Dec)
30 yuan (Jul – Aug, Jan– Feb)
Opening time: 7:15 am-6:00 pm for in season
7:15 am-5:30 pm for off season
Transportation: bus No 66, bus No 19; Shuttle buses; Sightseeing buses (Mar – Nov)
Tel: +86-514-8723-9626
A view of Heyuan Garden in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]
A view of Heyuan Garden in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]
