Guangzhou Photography: The hidden poetry of Jiangnanxi - Shixiang Garden.

Guangzhou Photography: The hidden poetry of Jiangnanxi - Shixiang Garden Shixiang Garden is exquisitely designed, like a miniature Baomo Garden, which is why I like it so much. Although the garden is not large, you can spend one or two hours wandering around, admiring the beauty of Lingnan gardens and the works of the Lingnan School of Painting. I often think that bigger is not always better Just right is actually the best Instead of squeezing into the "most beautiful" internet-famous attractions or bigger and newer parks I might prefer those little-known, small and beautiful places Like this Shixiang Garden in Jiangnanxi I guess 99% of people have never heard of it It may be the most unpopular museum in Guangzhou So unpopular that you don't need to make a reservation in advance, you can just walk in The place is not big, but it is very delicate With flowing water and pavilions It is a small garden with all the essentials, a miniature version of Baomo Garden There are few tourists, so it is very suitable for a relaxing stroll or a quiet afternoon Shixiang Garden is the former residence of Ju Chao and Ju Lian, famous painters of Guangdong in the Qing Dynasty The so-called ten fragrances actually refer to the ten kinds of flowers and trees planted in the courtyard, including jasmine, daphne, night-blooming jasmine, eagle claw, jasmine, ylang-ylang, zhu lan, fishbone orchid, white orchid, and michelia, which are fragrant all year round, hence the name Shixiang Garden Many painters have come from here, and it is known as the "cradle of the Lingnan School of Painting" The garden often hosts the latest exhibitions of the Lingnan School of Painting Whether you come to see the exhibition or just sit quietly in the courtyard and admire the flowers and trees, it is very pleasant... 💡Nearby attractions: ✅Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts Museum: often has free art exhibitions ✅Xiaogang Park: you can pet cats and watch people rowing - ✅Shixiang Garden Memorial Hall 📍Address: No. 3 Huaide Street, Jiangnan Avenue, Haizhu District 🚇Transportation: Jiangnanxi Station, Metro Line 2, Exit A (about 7 minutes' walk) or Changgang Station, Exit C2 🅿️No parking spaces 🎫Free, no reservation required, or scan the code on site to make a reservation 🕘Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00 (last admission at 16:30), closed on Monday