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Joyous Garden (Yíyuán)
Joyous Garden (Yíyuán) Review
The youngest garden in Suzhou, Joyous Garden was built in 1874. It borrows elements from Suzhou's other famous gardens: rooms from the Humble Administrator's, a pond from the Master of the Nets. The most unusual feature is an oversize mirror, inspired by the founder of Zen Buddhism, who stared at a wall for years to find enlightenment. The garden's designer hung the mirror opposite a pavilion, to let the building contemplate its own reflection. From April to October the garden doubles as a popular teahouse in the evening.
- Address: 343 Renmin Lu, Suzhou, 215002
- Phone: 0512/6524-9317
- Cost: Y15
- Hours: Daily 7:30?5
- Location: Suzhou
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