Brief information on Shuzhuang Garden  

Shuzhuang Garden is located on the south of Gulangyu Island, sandwiched between ocean and cliff. On the east lies Guanhai Garden Traveling Village. On the west lies Gangzihou Bathing Beach. First built in 1931, the garden was once a private villa of a Taiwan businessman, Lin Erjia, Meant as an exquisite replica of Banqiao villa in Taiwan, it subsequently became a garden park open to the public in the 1950s.

Shuzhuang Garden creates the impression of infinite space by harnessing the natural sloping terrain. The garden can be divided into two parts: the Garden of Hiding the Sea (Canghaiyuan) and the Garden of Making-Up Hills (Bushanyuan). There are five thematic settings found in both gardens. The Longevity Hall, Zhenshuai Pavilion, Autumn Pavilion, Zhaoling Pavilion and Forty-four Bridge are at the Garden of Hiding the Sea while the Twelve-cave Paradise, Hard Stone House, Tide-Viewing Tower, Love My Own House and Little Orchid Pavilion are in the Garden of Making-Up Hills. All the settings employ the use of three significant characteristics including hiding elements, borrowing from surroundings, and combing movements.  When tourists come to the garden, they are enticed to linger on.  

*You can download the bilingual note to show it to a taxi driver or someone else to find your way to Shuzhuang Garden if you plan to visit Shuzhuang Garden and have language problems.

   

Hours: 08:00-17:50
Location: Gulangyu Island