Guyi Garden is located in Nanxiang town of Jiading district, Shanghai. It showcases the charm of Jiangnan-style ancient towns, featuring pavilions, bridges, and tree-lined trails.

With a history dating back 500 years to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), this 10-hectare garden is known for its period architecture, stone-paved paths, and beautiful flowers.

Guyi Garden. [Photo/jiading.gov.cn]

Guyi Garden is being transformed into Shanghai's first intangible cultural heritage-themed park. In collaboration with the Shanghai Art & Design Academy, the garden aims to provide a venue for residents to experience traditional Chinese culture and the city's intangible cultural heritage.

The park will host cultural activities such as forums, heritage experience classes, and fashion markets. Visitors can also enjoy various events, including demonstrations of traditional crafts, performances of Chinese opera, and music and storytelling sessions.

Source: guyigarden.com