Dreaming of Jinling: Stroll through Zhan Garden and savor the ancient charm

If there is a place that can capture the cultural charm of Jinling over the past thousand years, it must be Zhan Garden. As the oldest Ming Dynasty garden in Nanjing, Zhan Garden showcases the romance and craftsmanship of the ancients with its well-arranged layout and poetic scenery. Here, every tile, stone, and flower contains the secrets of time, waiting for you to discover. Bluestone paths, step by step into a painting Strolling through Zhan Garden is like traveling through time and stepping into an ancient painting. The bluestone paths wind and twist, with rockeries piled up like clouds, pavilions and towers hidden among the green pines and cypresses, rippling water, and bridges spanning across. When the breeze blows, it seems as if you can hear the whispers of history. Small bridges and flowing water, poetic atmosphere In Zhan Garden, small bridges and flowing water accompany each other, with pink walls and black tiles setting off the changing scenery of the four seasons. Spring has flowers, summer has shade, autumn has leaves, and winter has plum blossoms. No matter which season you visit, Zhan Garden will welcome you with a different appearance. Climb up to the waterside pavilion, lean on the railing and look out, the green water flows slowly, and fish play, as if time has stopped at this moment. Ancient style and charm, intoxicated in it Zhan Garden is not only a masterpiece of garden beauty but also a treasure trove of ancient culture. There are often performances of ancient music and traditional tea art demonstrations in the garden, allowing you to experience the rich oriental charm as you move from one scene to another. If you are lucky, you may also encounter performers in Hanfu dancing gracefully in the garden, complementing the ancient architecture and making you feel as if you are in the ancient city of Jinling. Listen quietly to history, look back a thousand years As a witness to the history of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, every scene in Zhan Garden contains a unique story. From the former residence of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom to the ink marks left by modern literati, this garden seems to be a silent book, telling the stories of past glory and accumulation. "One step, one scene, one scene, one poem." This is a true portrayal of Zhan Garden. Whether you are seeking inner peace or feeling the cultural pulse of Jinling, Zhan Garden is an unmissable place. Walking into Zhan Garden, walking in this poetic ancient garden, you will find that history has never gone far, it is talking to us in a gentle and deep way.