Octagonal pavilion
In its pool.
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A small private garden in Nancun, Panyu, built in 1867–1871 by Wu Bin, a Qing scholar who had passed the provincial examinations, and one of the four famous gardens of Guangdong; in just 1,598 square metres it fits a whole landscape, using the classic Chinese garden tricks of hiding views and shrinking scenery. A covered bridge divides it in two: in the west a rectangular stone lotus pond faces the main hall, the Shenliu Hall, with carved wooden screens and old furniture, and in the east an octagonal pavilion stands in an eight-sided pool, with rockeries and the Peacock Pavilion around it. Beside it, the Yu Garden of 1922 has a boat-shaped hall and a glass room upstairs. Tickets are CNY 18, and it is open from 8 am to 6 pm, last entry 5 pm, per visitor guides. An hour is enough, and it pairs well with Baomo Garden.
In its pool.
Carved wood.
Joining the halves.
North Street, Luobian village, Nancun town, Panyu District
Yes for lovers of Chinese gardens, as it is one of the finest small Lingnan gardens; best combined with Baomo Garden in one day.