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Guyi Garden & NanXinag Ancient Town

Guyi Garden- Shanghai

Guyi Garden (Chinese: 古猗园; pinyin: Gǔyī Yuán) is a classical Chinese garden in the town of Nanxiang in the suburban Jiading District of Shanghai, China.[1] The garden is located about 21 kilometres (13 mi) from the city centre. Designed in the typical style of a Jiangnan classical garden, Guyi Garden is regarded as one of the five most important classical gardens of Shanghai.

The garden was originally owned by magistrate Min Shiji during the Jiajing era (1522–1566) of the Ming dynasty. After passing through various private hands, it was extensively re-modelled in 1746, during the Qianlong era of the Qing dynasty. In 1789, the local gentry pooled funds and purchased the garden to serve as the spiritual home of the patron deity of the prefecture, associated with the local City God Temple. The garden then become communal property, and saw the addition of various pavilions and shrines, as well as the opening of shops, taverns and restaurants.

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Nanxiang Ancient Town

Nanxiang Ancient Town

Nanxiang Water Town is a small town with a history of nearly 1500 years. it is one of four famous historical and cultural ancient towns in Shanghai City. It has convenient traffic facilities both on the land and by river.Nanxiang is the south gate of Jiading District and an important town of culture and business in South Jiading. The main attractions in the town include Nanxiang Twin Pagodas, Hezuo Hill and Guyi Garden where you can admiring lotuses in Summer.It's a business center from old times and was known as Silver Nanxiang. In 1991, it was listed as one of the four famous historical and cultural towns in Shanghai. This old ancient town is the birthplace of the famous Xiaolongbao steamed bun, which are well liked throughout the world. It’s definitely worth trying a few of these delicious buns. The town houses the oldest and original shop selling the famous Xiaolong mantou, which was established in 1900. There are plenty of relics on display that have stayed untouched since the Ming Dynasty days.

The town is also the home to one of Shanghai's five most important classical gardens, the Guyi Garden of Nanxiang which is designed in the typical style of a Southern China’s classical garden. The old street in Nanxiang Ancient Town is another great sight to visit, and is somewhat similar to what you may have traveled in other water towns like Zhujiajiao, Wuzhen, Zhouzhuang, etc. and the streets here are full of the rich smell of oily & spicy Chinese cuisine, as well as the much expected souvenir shops selling everything.

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