Chang Family Jing Garden

Chang Family Jing Garden

The Back Garden of the Chang Family Estate—Jing Garden—is known as the largest private garden in the northern style in China. The garden is unified by its mountain and lake water system, yet it features gardens within gardens, large spaces within small ones, and small within large, creating natural charm at every level and view.

Covering an area of over 80,000 square meters, Jing Garden includes the main garden area as well as the Apricot Garden, Lion Garden, Possible Garden, and Distant Garden. The entire garden highlights the theme of “tranquility,” yet also incorporates movement. Streams and clear pools are nestled among pavilions, towers, corridors, and garden paths. Everywhere you look, there are wise maxims, brick-carved screen walls, and floral and wood carvings that reflect the owner’s passion for refined art. The Chang Family Gardens bring together the best of both northern and southern Chinese garden design—displaying the boldness of the north while also exuding the delicate beauty of the south—and are hailed as “the foremost residential garden in northern China.” The Lion Garden, with its variously shaped lion sculptures and a stunning brick-carved Bagua screen wall, is definitely a must-see and offers an eye-opening experience.