Qingyan Garden
清晏园
The rear garden of the Qing-dynasty Office of the Jiangnan River Works, with lakeside rocks, a lotus pond, and academy buildings. It is a rare government-office garden in northern Jiangsu.
Qingyan Garden is in Qingjiangpu District. It was first built during the Kangxi era of the Qing dynasty as the rear garden of the Office of the River Works for the South of the Yangtze. Its name, meaning “clear rivers and calm seas,” reflects that aspiration. Centered on a lotus pond, the garden includes Hefang Academy, Zhan Pavilion, Tianbo Tower, and strange stones presented as tribute from various regions. It combines the openness of northern gardens with the refinement of southern ones, and it is said to be the only well-preserved ancient government-office garden in the Jianghuai region. A visit takes about an hour. It is about 1.5 km from the Li Canal Cultural Corridor, and admission follows the price posted on site.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:30–18:00
Nearby sights
- Zhou Enlai's Childhood Study Site
- Ciyun Temple (Huai'an)
- Qingjiangpu & Li Canal Cultural Corridor
- Matou Town & Qingkou Hydraulic Hub
- Hexia Ancient Town
- Former Residence of Wu Cheng'en
- Wentong Pagoda & Shaohu Lake
- Former Residence of Zhou Enlai