A Symphony of Water: The Central Garden's Poetic Soul

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The Humble Administrator's Garden is an absolute masterpiece of classical Chinese landscape architecture, primarily for its innovative use of water as the main feature. Over three-fifths of the core area—the Central Garden—is covered by ponds and streams, creating an ambiance reminiscent of the water villages of Southern China. The placement of pavilions, like the Hall of Distant Fragrance, which seems to float among the lotus blooms, is strategic and poetic. Everywhere you walk, winding paths and delicate stone bridges reveal new, perfectly framed vistas, making the entire garden feel vast, serene, and magically secluded from the bustling city outside.

Post by HoangDinh | Oct 28, 2025