Sichuan Shuangliu begonia flower that is "famous in Shudi"

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Time: March
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Updated: 2021.03.16

Begonia flowers in Shuangliu, Sichuan

Begonia flowers are trees, pink in the buds, reddish-brown or purple-brown when old, known as "national beauty", are endemic plants in China, mostly grow in plains and mountains at an altitude of 50 meters to 2,000 meters.

The famous general and prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, Guo Zhen (character Yuanzhen), once wrote a poem for Haitang: "It is glorious with the peach and plum for a while, and it does not grow everywhere in the east wind." I doubt that the four directions of the day are not planted, and the teaching is unique in Shu." Some people have researched why begonia flowers are famous in Shu? Because Guo Zhen said that begonia is a flower in the mountains and fields in Sichuan, the flowers are beautiful, but the flowering period is short, and the practical value of the fruit is not high, so it is difficult to promote. After the Tang Dynasty, large-scale planting mainly focused on the practicality and strong ornamental nature of begonia trees. However, due to the difficulty of management and other reasons, it is suspected that other places dislike not planting, only Sichuan is lush, so Sichuan begonia is famous. Now the begonia flowers in the begonia park in Shuangliu, Sichuan Province are in full bloom, and people prefer to enjoy the begonia flowers in the garden, and the spring color of the garden is the most famous.

Chengdu is very close to Haitang Park, Metro Line 3 to Dongsheng Station in the southwest Shuangliu direction, not far to Tanghu Park, it is an antique garden featuring begonias and lakes, known as a brilliant pearl in the garden of western Sichuan. The lake is named after Tang, so it is called "Tanghu Park". More than ten scenic spots have been built around the lake in the park, each with its own beauty and leading. At present, the park is open with three gates: the main gate, the east gate and the south gate located in the northeast corner.

The main gate of Tanghu Park

The park covers an area of 260 acres, including more than 70 acres of water surface.

Circle around the lake, see the scenery and flowers

Huayang Bridge, the lake and all waterways in Tanghu Park are naturally connected by different shapes of bridges to form a whole.

There are begonia flowers in the waterway, and there is also a fountain in the water, and the water splash and begonia flowers bloom together.

The wall of the courtyard has the four big characters "Begonia Fragrance Garden" written on it

People take pictures from time to time while watching, sending them to family and friends to share the beauty of spring and the expectations it brings.

I like the sight of flowers and waters coming together

I like the path between the flowers by the water

prefers the charm and delicacy of the flower branches reaching out to the water

A small pavilion by the water - the Pillow Lotus Pavilion, a variety of pavilions and pavilions in the garden have different styles and complement each other.

Hear melodious wind music coming from the pavilion

Look at the flowers, water, and small bridges in the sound of music.

The water fountain dances to the music for the flowers, or click to form a circle of water dots.

or throw it in all directions

Literati of all dynasties liked to write swimming poems with begonia as the theme

Each poem can taste a different poetic feeling, showing a unique style and interest.

A pair of pavilions by the lake - Phoenix Pavilion, the scenic spot is called "Phoenix Whisper".

This pavilion adopts the architectural style of ancient Chinese royal multi-scenic spots, with two pavilions connected, cornices and heads, wings flapping and beautiful shape, so it is named after the phoenix.

"In the bamboo of the willow side of the double pavilion, catch a wisp of spring and turn it into begonia red", this is a lyrical poem written by the master of Meng Niu to "Liu Yingtang Red", one of the ten brocade of Tanghu.

Overlooking the lake, there is a 7-storey Xunfeng Tower in the distance, which was one of the eight scenic spots of Shuangliu in ancient times, and was rebuilt in 87 years.

Approach the Wenjin Bridge along the lakeside path, "Wenjin Fish Viewing" is a portrayal of this scenic spot.

Looking at the Wenjin Bridge through the fountain in front of the Yuliu Museum across the river, its beauty is quite shocking, there is the so-called "Yuliu listening to the waves".

This is the side of the Okryukan Museum

Tingtaoxuan next to it

The hibiscus pavilion on the other side

There is a small pavilion on the hillside in the northwest corner, called Zhuangfei Pavilion.

The Guangdu Bridge from the pavilion to the garden

Step onto the lake from the bridge, and on the west side of the lake is the building of an ancient ferry and covered bridge.

Looking back at the begonia flowers blooming on the shore in front of Wenjin Ferry

From the back hillside, you can see the whole lake

Ferry, here is "the smoke and willows on both sides of the strait welcome the morning beauty, and a pool of lotus sends the evening boat".

Huangfodu Dock is a "Begonia Spring Dock" or "Ancient Ferry Racing" attraction, where you can "find the ancient ferry in the sunset and the drunken tourists in the Begonia Fragrance Garden".

Covered bridge next to the dock

Opposite the "Wanxia Pavilion" on the island in the lake, the scenic spot is called "Wanxia Sunset", which is located in the center of the lake and is the best platform to watch the sunset on the lake.

Qu Shangtang, is the Tanghu Art Museum, enjoy the "Qu Shang Xiu".

The "Jiang Wan Ancestral Hall" in the southwest corner, Jiang Wan was one of the prime ministers of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period, and Zhuge Liang was in charge of the military and political affairs of Shu Han after his death.

The 7-storey Xunfeng Tower was rebuilt in 87, with the four characters "Yizhou Nanping", and the environment is quiet and elegant. It is temporarily closed due to internal renovations.

to the right of it

Turn to the south side of the lake and there is a "tower bridge"

Tower Bridge View Tower

Performing Arts Square after crossing the bridge

This is the Smoke Bridge over the south gate

Outside the South Gate

There are two roads further on, the Jinhua Bridge on the right leads to the east bank, and the Chunpo Bridge on the left leads to the island protruding from the lake, and you can see the Moon Tower on both sides. This is two cameramen taking pictures of a beautiful woman on the platform of the Moon Tower across the lake.

There were also two roads down from the Jiang Wan Ancestral Hall just now, we walked through the Tower Bridge, and now it is the Xirang Bridge closer to the lake.

The Xirang Bridge is more like a jade belt bridge

You can go to the island by crossing the Chunpo Bridge

The right side of the island faces the Moon Tower

The main building of the island is the Takesato Pavilion, which has a beautiful view.

We go around from the left

To get to Wanxia Pavilion, you have to pass through this covered bridge

After watching the sunrise and sunset on the lake, you can rest here or have a late-night snack at

Xia Xie

Walk into Wanxia Pavilion

Wanxia Pavilion is almost the center of the lake, and the excellent location for viewing.

The island is connected to the east coast by this corridor

You can walk to the east gate of Tanghu Park

The southeast corner of the lake is dominated by the Begonia Pavilion, which is the place with the most buildings in the park.

There is a teahouse

There is a bonsai exhibition

Begonia bonsai

The begonia flowers inside and outside Sun Island are also very lush

attracts a lot of beauties

There are many begonia flowers around Sun Island

It is no wonder that poets of all dynasties have liked to comment on begonia flowers lyrically.

The poems here add to the works of calligraphy masters

Return to the main gate in the northeast corner

In addition to begonia flowers, there are many other plants.

The entire Begonia Park is a sea of flowers

This buffalo is crawling on the ground, about to jump, and it is most appropriate to use it to indicate that this year's Year of the Ox will be bullish.

Return to Phoenix Pavilion and end today's walk around the lake in Tanghu Park.

Conclusion You

don't have to remember the names of the attractions in the park, but while strolling and watching the scenery between the buildings, platforms, pavilions, pavilions, corridors, shrines, pavilions, and towers scattered everywhere and of different shapes, you can imagine them as synthesizing the characteristics of the beautiful scenery of various places in our country, including the peach and willow embankment of West Lake and the garden pavilions of Suzhou. The ripples of Dianchi Lake, the loop of Huaxi and so on. Today we appreciated the collection of ancient Chinese royal gardens and scenic spots, and also appreciated the colorfulness of ancient Chinese poetry, and also felt the influence of China's long history and culture, which is indeed a very good garden visit.