The Truly Delightful Lion Grove Garden
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Summary - The Lion Grove Garden in China is believed to have been built as far back as in 1342 in the period of the Yuan Dynasty. The premises span an area of more than 2.5 acres and it is an ideal spot to go sightseeing in this bustling Chinese city.
The Lion Grove Garden is situated at number 23, Yuanlin Road in Suzhou, China. The area has a rich cultural setting, while also enjoying urban development. Lion Grove Garden is considered to be one of the most important historical sites representing the ancient styles of garden design.
It is believed that Lion Grove Garden was built as far back as in 1342, during the period of the Yuan Dynasty. The precincts are in fact said to have been built by a Monk named Tianru along with a cluster of Zen Buddhist disciples in memory of their revered master known as Monk Zhongfeng. The site is said to have got its name based on the rocks in the premises that have the shape of lions. It has been an important place for Buddhism and the setting has inspired poetry as well as paintings.
The premises spans an area of more than 2.5 acres and it is an ideal spot to go sightseeing in this bustling city. There are many towers and pavilions here, each with a legend and a story of its own going back centuries and one can spend countless hours walking about in these manicured lawns. There are many oddly shaped rocks and stones to marvel at and one come up with your own stories for them! Most of these rocks are made of limestone said to have been extracted from Taihu Lake. The beauty of the lawns has been described as a "true delight" by the Emperor Quainlong in the 18th century. That itself is enough praise to draw one to this charming setting and its unpretentious splendour.
For anyone interested in history or architecture, it is definitely a must visit site and a perfect spot to spend a leisurely day walking about this charming setting. For those who are looking for Suzhou accommodation, there are a wide variety of Suzhou apartments in the city to select from depending on the requirements. In the heart of the city's industrial park is Citadines Xinghai Suzhou where residents can experience ultimate urban living with a wide range of modern day comforts.
Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.
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