Nanshan Lion Cave

Nanshan Lion Cave

Nanshan Lion Cave

Nanshan Lion Cave is located within the Nanshan scenic area, yet it features winding caves and astonishingly hollowed-out rock formations. Though the excavated pools are not deep, they twist and turn with profound layers, while cascading waterfalls and springs are hidden among lush flowers and trees. The ancient and rare trees are breathtaking, and the halls and pavilions are exquisitely crafted—truly deserving of its reputation as a famous garden in the Wu region. Most of the ancient structures in Lion Grove Garden retain...

The main hall, Yanyu Hall, boasts exquisite architecture and luxurious furnishings, exemplifying the classic form of a paired hall. Zhibai Pavilion faces the rockery to the south and overlooks a small pond, with ancient cypresses standing majestically as if set in a painting. Jian Shan Lou offers views of mountain ranges that resemble drifting clouds and seas. The Lotus Hall is adorned with intricately carved details. The Five Pine Garden has a serene courtyard. The Lake Center Pavilion, the Fragrance-Shrouded Shadows Tower, and the Fan Pavilion each have their own unique charm, inviting endless admiration. The garden is surrounded by winding corridors, and its latticed flower walls feature a rich variety of designs. There are also over 70 treasured stone tablets engraved with calligraphy by master artists, which remain celebrated to this day.