Geyuan Garden was built in the Qing Dynasty on the site of the former Shouzhi Garden of the Ming Dynasty. At the time, the garden was planted with bamboo. Because the bamboo leaves were shaped like the Chinese character for “Ge”, the garden was thus called “Ge Garden.” The four rockeries in the garden are very unique; after making it around the garden, it's as if the visitor has experienced spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Geyuan Garden is not large and can be divided into three areas: the northern bamboo viewing area, the central flower garden, and the southern residential area. Compared with other traditional Chinese gardens, the essence of Geyuan Garden lies in the art of the rockeries with the theme of the four seasons. In addition to the rockeries, walking in the northern bamboo forest is a very pleasant experience. Even during hot summer days, walking in the green bamboo forest often feels quite cool.
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Show More ReviewsVisiting Yangzhou during the National Day holiday, Ge Garden is definitely worth a visit. The garden isn't large but is exquisite, famous for its bamboo, rocks, and "Four Seasons Rockeries." Each season is represented by a different type of stone, creating a four-season landscape. A walk around feels like experiencing all four seasons. There are some traditional Chinese performances and stamp collection activities during the National Day holiday, creating a great atmosphere. I recommend entering from the North Gate and following the order of Spring Mountain – Summer Mountain – Autumn Mountain – Winter Mountain, then exiting from the South Gate to explore Dongguan Street. It gets very crowded during holidays, which diminishes the experience. It was a bit rainy and slippery during the National Day holiday, so wear comfortable, non-slip shoes. Would you like me to write a review of Dongguan Street or He Garden for you, making it a complete travelogue for all three attractions?