Shuihui Garden
水绘园
A famous Ming and Qing garden in Rugao, where water serves as paper and the garden as painting. It was the home of Mao Bixiang and Dong Xiaowan. It is a national 4A-rated scenic area.
Shuihui Garden is in the northeast corner of Rugao's old city. It was first built during the Wanli reign of the Ming dynasty. Mao Bixiang, one of the 'Four Young Masters' of the late Ming and early Qing, lived here in seclusion with Dong Xiaowan, a famous courtesan of the Qinhuai district. The garden is known for its water features; 'Shuihui' means 'painting with water.' Within the garden are Shuiming Tower, Xibo Pond and Dong Xiaowan's Dressing Tower. It forms the Shuihui Garden Scenic Area together with the Rugao Museum and the Mao Bixiang Memorial Hall. Ticket prices vary, so check on-site. Allow about 2 hours. It is about 55 km from Nantong city center. High-speed trains and intercity buses run from Nantong to Rugao.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Dinghui Temple, Rugao
- Baipu Ancient Town
- Nantong Forest Safari Park
- Tangzha Ancient Town
- China Abacus Museum
- Tianning Temple & Guangxiao Pagoda
- Si Street Historic District
- Hao River Scenic Area