Guanshui Garden in Qufu

Guanshui Garden in Qufu

Introduction

This is a modern garden built to commemorate the spot where Confucius gazed at the flowing river and lamented the swift passage of time. It was here that Confucius uttered the timeless exclamation: “The passage of time is like the flow of this river, day and night without ceasing!” The garden features rockeries, pavilions, corridors, and a musical fountain, making it an enjoyable place for all ages and tastes.

­Jining City, Shandong Province