A Visit to Liang's Garden - Foshan China

Its a sunny morning on a fine Sunday and I felt that i should get out there and visit the local attractions here in Foshan. Went to the hotel
concierge...and checked out the places of interest in the vacinity. Well..there are a couple of places actually. One of which is a famous garden
called Liangs Garden (Liang Yuen - in chinese).  I headed off to the garden by taxi which cost about $12 RMB if I'm not wrong. 

The taxi stopped infornt of this large Chinese Gateway - located in the heart of the busy city. A garden in this part of town?......okay lets see.
It cost $10 RMB to get in. Its free and easy no-tour-guide place. Okay here are some of the photos taken on the round route into Liang's Garden.
 


One of the main court-yard area in the Liangs Garden.  A peaceful place to be in the heart of the busy town

 


lanterns in celebration of the mid-autumn festival


typical masonry floor and wall on walkways between chambers

 


The place is full of old style window frames - this one caught my attention


The details in the carvings on the doors reflects their craftsmanship


 


Looks like a handmade door knob


a Buddha deity in the prayer chamber

 


intricate works of art seem to be present on every main doors throughout the place

 


the woden marble-top table adds to the ambience of the well maintianed halls

 


lots of bonsai plants surrounds the little rooms and chambers - pastimes of the people working in here

 


One of the outdoor pavilion cum watch tower in the heart of the garden - ambience is tranquil  & serene

 


One of the main center of attraction is s bridge pavilion linking its left and right banks - looks like many weddings were held here

 


what is a day without a game of chinese chess - playing chess under the cool shade of rustling bamboos

 


full concentration in his moves


the senior watches over a younger one

 


confidently, this young boy played against the older opponent - where age isn't a barrier

 


quiet and tranquil pathways round the perimeter of the garden


stacks of old spare roof tiles awaits its turn to be on the top

 


a tree small enough - suitable for a miniature diorama


their singing adds to the ambient of the place

 

...this short visit to the Liang's Garden help me understand the life and the basis of the culture of the people here in Foshan. Wanting a peaceful place and out of the heat ?
Come visit Liang Yuen. Thanks for viewing the pictures.

rgds,
sulhan.....

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