LIYUAN Garden

　　National AAAA tourist attraction

　　As one of the key tourist attractions within the national scenic area of"Taihu Lake “, Liyuan Garden located at the shores of Lihu Lake, which is a jewel nestled within the revered expanse of Taihu Lake. In retrospection of history, during 1927-1937 and 1930-1937 ,two villa gardens was built by two national entrepreneurs.In 1952, a gallery known as the"Hundred-step Corridor"was added, merging the two realms into a single public garden now known as Liyuan Garden.

　　Liyuan Garden, with its enchanting waterscape, is a hidden gem among Jiangnan classicalgardens. The ponds in the courtyard mirror the distant Lihu Lake, while the majestic mountains on the opposite shore provide a breathtaking backdrop. The untouched beauty of the mountains and the shimmering waters create a harmonious symphony of nature. In this exquisite garden, one can truly immerse themselves in the awe-inspiring grandeur of the natural world. It is here, where a legend unfolded over twenty-five centuries ago, that FanLi(536-448 B.C,) and Xi Shi(503-473 B.C.) embarked on an enduring odyssey across these very waters, a narrative that echoing through the tapestry of time.