[Beautiful Guangzhou 8 | Yuyin Garden]

| Yuyin Garden]. One of the Four Great Gardens of Lingnan

Yuyin Garden, the private garden of Wu Bin, a scholar of the Qing Dynasty, is known as one of the "Four Great Gardens of Guangdong" along with Liang Garden in Foshan, Keyuan Garden in Dongguan, and Qinghui Garden in Shunde. Built in 1867, this Lingnan garden, famous for its "hidden and compact" landscaping techniques, covers an area of only 1,598 square meters, yet it encompasses pavilions, towers, lotus ponds, rockeries, and other essential scenic elements.

📸 Manchuria Windows: The Magic of Light and Shadow and Art
The Manchuria windows in the garden are a must-see! The colorful stained glass, blending Chinese and Western craftsmanship, creates dazzling light and shadow when sunlight shines through, like an overturned palette. Recommended photo spots:

Second floor of Yu Garden: The reflection of the Manchuria windows on the ground is picturesque, the same perspective as in Figure 6.

Shenliu Hall: The hexagonal blue and white glass windows complement the red background floral inlays, and the Qing Dynasty wood-carved screen adds to the charm.

⏰ Best Time to Visit
Around 4pm, the slanting sunlight on a sunny day is soft and diffused, avoiding the harsh midday sun. User photo tip

📍 Navigation Correction
Actual address: North Street, Nancun Town, Panyu District, Guangzhou (not Tianyuan Road, Tianhe District)
🚇 Transportation Guide
Subway: Line 7, Banqiao Station, Exit A → 20-minute walk/5-minute taxi ride
Bus: Route Fan 30 to "Yuyin Garden Terminal"
⏳ Opening Hours
8:00-18:00 (last entry at 17:00)
🎫 Tickets
18 yuan (search "Yuyin Garden" on WeChat for online ticket purchase)
💡 Recommended Tour Route
1️⃣ Wenchang Pavilion: Climb the pavilion to overlook the small waterfall of "Guabang Qingshan" (Hanging Green Mountain).
2️⃣ Shanyan Wu Ancestral Hall: Experience the family culture and see the wooden plaque with the imperial edict.
3️⃣ Wopiaolu: View the scenery through the four-season windows and experience "one window, one scene."
4️⃣ Huanhong Kualv Corridor Bridge: A classic photo spot, with vines entwined like a natural curtain.
5️⃣ Back Garden: A small scene of winding streams, suitable for quiet enjoyment of ancient charm.
⚠️ Tips
▫️Sunscreen is a must! There are many green bricks and white walls in the garden, which reflect light strongly. User tip
▫️It takes 3 hours to visit all 5 garden areas. It is recommended to wear non-slip shoes.
▫️Free guided tours are available at fixed times and locations.
🌿 Lingnan Elegance, All in One Garden
From the colorful Manchuria windows to the unrestrained growth of the firecracker flower vines, Yuyin Garden is not only a treasure of architectural art but also a living fossil of Guangfu culture. Strolling among the green bricks and black tiles, it's as if you are appreciating the poetic charm of "Hidden Treasures among Deep Willows, Rainbow Bridge Reflecting the Moon" with scholars of the Qing Dynasty.