Li Garden

Liyuan is the most characteristic garden in Wuxi, which is famous for its waterscape. It is said that in the spring and Autumn period, Fan Li, a senior official of the state of Yue, and Xi Shi, a beautiful woman, went boating here. After entering the gate, his sight was blocked by a wall made of Taihu Lake stones, and the stone road under his feet extended north and South. No matter which direction to go, after passing through the rockery, the sight will suddenly brighten. Qianbu corridor is quite interesting. It is said that the design of each lattice on the wall is different.

After one, two, and three laps along the stone road in the morning, new landscapes are found every time. There are small landscapes in the big landscapes, and bonsai in the small landscapes.

Li Garden

Liyuan is located on the beautiful shore of Lihu Lake in Wuxi City. It is one of the main scenic spots of Taihu Lake, a national key scenic area. It covers an area of 123 mu, of which the water area is about two fifths, and is good at waterscape. Lihu lake, formerly known as Qihu lake and Wulihu Lake, is said to be the place where Fan Li, a senior official of the state of Yue, went boating with beauty Xi Shi in the spring and Autumn period. The lake was named after people, and the garden was named after the lake. In the early years of the Republic of China, Yu xunzhen, a native of Qingqi village, built eight sceneries of Qingqi by the lake, which is known as the "beautiful area of mountains and rivers". From 1927 to 1936, Wang Yuqing and his son built Liyuan with the help of Yu. In 1930, Chen Meifang, Wang's relative, rebuilt Yuzhuang, also known as sailiyuan, on the west side of Liyuan. After the founding of the people's Republic of China, Liyuan corridor was expanded in 1952 to connect with Yuzhuang, and the new area of "layer wave overlapping shadow" was built around 1980. It is a national AAAA tourist attraction and a key cultural relic protection unit in Jiangsu Province.

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Liyuan, located on the Bank of beautiful Lihu lake, is one of the main scenic spots of Taihu Lake, a national key scenic spot. The garden is named after the lake. Li Lake, formerly known as Wuli Lake, is an inner lake on the Northeast Bank of Taihu Lake. Surrounded by water on three sides, you can see the continuous green mountains from afar and hear the waves lapping on the shore near you; the South dike is red and willow green in spring; the water corridor is full of scenery; rockery is full of green and twists and turns; pavilions and pavilions are full of overlapping waves. Guo Moruo, a great contemporary writer, has a good saying: "if you want to know the interest of Liyuan, you should ask the youth at Yatou.". Moreover, the rockery in Liyuan overlaps with water and lives with water, which fully shows the infinite interest of "rockery and real water" mixed with mountains and rivers.

Ticket price: peak season: 45.00 yuan (March 17 ~ May 27, July 7 ~ October 22) off season: 30.00 yuan (May 28 ~ July 6, October 23 ~ March 16) scenic spot joint ticket: 170.00 yuan (including Liyuan, Yuantouzhu, Xihui scenic spot, Xihui Park and Meiyuan)

Historical development

In the early years of the Republic of China, Yu xunzhen, a native of Qingqi village, built eight sceneries of Qingqi by the lake, which is known as the "beautiful area of mountains and rivers";

In the early years of the Republic of China, Yu xunzhen, the head of the third district of Wuxi County and a native of Qingqi village, developed a scenic spot on the North Bank of Lihu lake, known as "eight sceneries of Qingqi";

Wang Yuqing, a young Qicun native in the 16th period of the Republic of China, constructed Liyuan on the basis of "eight sceneries of Qingqi";

From 1927 to 1936, Wang Yuqing and his son built Liyuan with the help of Yu;

In 1930, Chen Meifang built a fishing village on the west side of Liyuan, also known as "sailiyuan";

In 1936, Wang Kangyuan, his son, set up more than ten mu of land beside Liyuan, and built Ningchun tower, Huxin Pavilion, Yi'an bieye and other buildings;

After the founding of the people's government, Liyuan and Yuzhuang were renovated. After the founding of the people's government, Liyuan and Yuzhuang were renovated;

In 1952, the Liyuan corridor was expanded. The baichi corridor of Liyuan connected to Yuzhuang 200 meters to the West;

In 1954, four seasons Pavilion, Lianxin bridge and other scenic spots were newly built;

Around 1980, the new area of "layer wave overlapping shadow" was built, and all the scenic spots above were still named after Liyuan;

In 2006, Liyuan xishizhuang was completed and opened.

Liyuan xishizhuang covers an area of 30472 m2, including 27442 m2 of big island, 3030 m2 of small island, 1750 m2 of building area, 6075 m2 of water area and 22647 m2 of green space. The municipal government has invested 150 million yuan to build and design the main buildings on the island, including boat boat, Taozhu residence, exhibition hall, xiulou, Yiguang teahouse, cruise ship wharf, etc. The island general reappears the love story of Fan Li and Xi Shi in various forms. During the National Day in 2006, the first phase of the trial opening can be boarded at Liyuan Park and Lihu Park cruise terminal.

Historical legend

Fan Li

He was an outstanding politician in the late spring and Autumn period. In his early years, Fan Li and Wanling Wenzhong went to the state of Yue together as a doctor. In the 24th year of King Jing of Zhou Dynasty (496 BC), King Yun Chang died and Gou Jian ascended the throne. After he ascended the throne, Fan Li presided over the military affairs and joined hands with Wen Zhong who presided over the government affairs to revitalize the Yue State. Assist Gou Jian to endure hardships, and strive for strength and humiliation. After more than 10 years of hard work, Yue State finally turned weak into strong. In the 15th year of Goujian's reign, Fan Li suggested that Goujian send troops to attack Wu, destroy the capital of Wu (now Suzhou, Jiangsu Province), and kill the prince of Wu. In the 24th year of Goujian's reign, the Yue army broke the city three years after encircling Wudu, and fuchai committed suicide. The state of Yue finally annexed the state of Wu. After Gou Jian's hegemony, Fan Li knew that he could share hardships with others, difficulties and happiness with others. He decided to retreat bravely and resigned to the state of Qi. He is good at business management, and even manages tens of millions of products. Qi people respect him as a sage and ask him to be their prime minister. Soon after he became Prime Minister of Qi, Fan Li abandoned his official position and scattered his wealth. He moved to Dingtao, where he did business and accumulated tens of millions of dollars. He became a rich man, known as the Duke of Tao and Zhu.

Fan Li was not from Wu, but he left many legends in Wuxi. It is said that Fan Li and Xi Shi lived in seclusion here during the spring and Autumn period and the Warring States period more than 2400 years ago, boating on Wuli Lake, hence the name Lihu. Liyuan is named for its location on the shore of Lihu lake. In Wuxi, there are many place names related to Fan Li, such as Li River, Li bridge, Li Garden, Li Gang bridge, etc. There are still two folk rhymes in the mouth of the people on the edge of Taihu Lake: "it's a thousand times more profitable to grow bamboo and raise fish. Thank you, Xishi and Fan Li."

Xishi Village

During the spring and Autumn period, Fan Li, who helped the king of Yue Gou Jian to recover his country, took Xi Shi to go boating on the seventh day of July to return to Xi Shi Village in Wulihu. As a result, a wonderful story has been handed down through the ages.

Xishizhuang is a manor with a history of more than 2400 years, a moving love legend spread for thousands of years, and a miniature of the life course of a generation of beauties. With its unique cultural landscape, xishizhuang is attracting more and more tourists. Here, tourists can follow the rhythm of "beauties" and make a "beautiful journey". Xishizhuang is located in the charming Lihu lake. When you step into xishizhuang, you will be attracted by the unique experience of beauty culture. Entering the preface hall, the colors of the spring and Autumn period are rendered by projection murals and multi-media projection, bringing tourists into the era scenes 2000 years ago; turning to the stage, the performance of "Huansha girl" reproduces the figure of Xishi Huansha, making tourists immerse themselves in the scene; in the lotus pool in front of the stage, the awning boat and the lotus lamp out of the mud are shining; entering the inner courtyard are the embroidery room, the study and the square hall Here you can push the spinning wheel to weave yarn, wash your face, take a look at the bronze mirror, read the inscription of Xi Shi, and experience her "beautiful" life. In addition, there are Wangyue pavilion to express homesickness, Yutai to call "Xishi", SANZU Hall of Taozhu residence, reception hall, furnishings of "sleeping on fuel and tasting gall", picture taken at Huansha, beauty spring fragrance of Yiguang tea house and Lihu scenery of shuixixuan. With its unique experience characteristics, including the cultural connotation of Wu and Yue, xishizhuang can mobilize all your senses and make a personal experience of "beauty".

Main landscape

Liyuan, 10 kilometers away from Wuxi City, is located in Qingqi village on the North Bank of Lihu lake, with an area of 8.2 hectares and water surface area of 3.5 hectares. The garden is named after the lake. The lake is beautiful because of its beautiful scenery. The pavilions, corridors, bridges and pavilions scattered in the shadow of green trees and flowers exude the unique style of water garden.

In the early years of the Republic of China, Yu xunzhen, a native of Qingqi village, built "eight sceneries of Qingqi" here. In 1927, Wang Yuqing, a member of the same village's ethnic business circles, built Liyuan in admiration for the personality of doctor Fan Li. In 1930, Chen Meifang, a native of Xiaochen alley, became rich in Shanghai and built a fishing village close to Liyuan. In 1936, Wang Kangyuan, the son of Wang Yuqing, built Huxin Pavilion and Ningchun tower. In 1952, Wuxi Municipal People's Government merged the two gardens and opened them in the name of Liyuan. In 1987, the new area was built with "layer wave overlapping shadow". In 1996, with the title of Fan Li's Xishi, he set up such small scenes as "Wu Yue rivalry for hegemony, Xishi Huansha, sunken fish in Xiaoxie, pottery made by Fan Li".

Liyuan gate and Baihua Mountain House Liyuan gate are simple and dignified, retaining the original style of Yuzhuang, with the word "Liyuan" carved on bricks. There is an open hall with a width of three rooms and a depth of nine. From the main entrance into the room, into the dark corridor, the moon hole, through the rockery barrier, the scenery suddenly brightened. In the dock, there is a "Baihuashan house" built in 1930, with five rooms wide and carved doors and windows. In the back of the room, there is a long corridor named "huanfang", which is decorated with "the story of Fan Li's Xi Shi". There are "Yiguang born, Xipan Huansha, Fan Li's plan, Gou Jian's offering beauty, Wu Wang Jiao's prostitution, Wu member's murder, Yue's destruction of Wu, Fan Li's retreat"

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