Dongguan Keyuan Garden Where Lingnan Elegance Meets Scholarly Refinement

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Architectural Highlights
1. "Ke" Philosophy
- Name means "Garden of Pleasance," reflecting its dual purpose as both residence and intellectual salon for creator Zhang Jingxiu, a Qing scholar-official.

2. Lingnan Signature Features
- Grey-brick walls with intricate ceramic ridge decorations
- Airy verandas and lattice windows for subtropical climate adaptation
- Double Corridors – parallel walkways creating shifting perspectives

📍 Location: 32 Keyuan Road, Dongguan, Guangdong
🕰 Built: 1850 (Qing Dynasty)
🏆 Status: National AAAA Scenic Spot & Protected Cultural Heritage
🎫 Admission: ¥8 (adults)
🕒 Hours: 8:30-17:30 (last entry 17:00)
🚉 Access:
- 15-min walk from Dongguan Railway Station

Post by Winnie21 | Apr 15, 2025