Zhanyuan Garden - the first garden of Nanjing
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Photo by Li Yu, Hong YinZhanyuan Garden, a classical and carefully designed Chinese garden in the heart of the Fuzi Miao area, has a history of 600 years. It originates as a royal gift from Ming Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang to his minister Xuda. The Qing Emperor Qianlong stayed in the garden during his visit and named it 'Zhanyuan' officially. During the period of the Republic of China (1912-1949), it was the site of the Governmental Office of Jiangsu Province and the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
- In the garden, you can easily notice how Chinese owners design their backyards with details. Also, you can feel like an emperor back to the ancient China.
- The night tour is most fascinating. The best way is to buy a package tourist ticket including tour guide service and performance watching.
8:00-21:00 (night tour: 17:30-21:00, last entry at 20:30)
Daytime: RMB 30 (no guide), RMB 50 (with guide)
Night: RMB 70 (including English-speaking tour guide service and performance watching)
Metro Line 1 Sanshanjie Station Exit 4. Turn right, walk a few meters, turn right at Jinshajing Road , turn right at Zhonghua Road , turn left at Zhanyuan Road and walk for about 300 meters.