The capital also has a touch of the south, where the storytelling of Pingtan ebbs and flows

Beijing boasts numerous scenic spots that rival the beauty of the south, including Gubei Water Town, the Garden of Harmonious Interests in the Summer Palace, and the Jiangnan Garden in the Garden Expo Park, among others. Today's note introduces the Jiangnan-style scenery of the Beijing Garden Expo Park. 'The gardens of Jiangnan are the best under heaven,' said the great Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi: 'The south is lovely, with scenery I've known well. At sunrise, the river's flowers are redder than fire, and in spring, the water is as green as blue. Can one not reminisce about the river?' Hence, the garden is named 'Jiangnan Garden.' The Jiangnan Garden is a highlight of the Beijing Garden Expo Park, and it is the largest Jiangnan-style garden in northern China to date. The Jiangnan Garden has put considerable effort into the planting of its garden vegetation. To match the name 'Jiangnan,' most of the plants are species from the south, and the background music in the garden is performed by famous Pingtan artists, creating an even more harmonious and lifelike atmosphere.