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The garden was a private estate built by Gu Wenbin, a wealthy merchant during the Qing Dynasty’s Guangxu era. History: Originally the former residence of Wu Kuan, a minister from the Ming Dynasty, it was acquired by Gu Wenbin in the early Guangxu period. He invited renowned painter Ren Futang and others to assist with the design, spending two hundred thousand taels of silver over seven years to expand it into what it is today. Yi Garden is a private garden built by wealthy merchant Gu Wenbin during the Qing Dynasty’s Guangxu era, located in Suzhou...

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Yuyuan Garden

Yuyuan Garden is located on Fuxing Road in the southeastern part of Gulangyu Island. It was built to commemorate Lin Qiaozhi (1901–1983), a renowned Chinese obstetrician and gynecologist. The entire garden covers an area of 5,700 square meters, with a naturally harmonious architectural layout.

A white marble statue of Dr. Lin Qiaozhi sits on the stone terrace of Yuyuan Garden. With a kind expression and simple attire, she appears as amiable as a loving mother. The "Exhibition Room of Dr. Lin Qiaozhi's Life and Achievements" displays over 100 photos of her life in study, work, and daily living, as well as many personal items she used. Two Norfolk Island pines planted by [Comrade] in the garden symbolize the noble and graceful character of Dr. Lin.

Dr. Lin Qiaozhi was born into a family of teachers on Gulangyu Island and graduated from Peking Union Medical College in 1929. She possessed high medical ethics and excellent skills, personally delivering over 50,000 babies and treating countless gynecological patients throughout her life, yet she remained unmarried.

Address: Fuxing Road, Siming District, Xiamen City, Fujian Province

Type: Garden/Park

Recommended visiting time: 1.5 hours

Ticket information:

Free admission.

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Located on Gulangyu Island, it is within walking distance.