Xijia Pond
习家池
A private garden built by Xi Yu, Marquis of Xiangyang in the Eastern Han. Known as the "First Suburban Garden in China," its pavilions, pools, streams, and bridges are simple and elegant.
Xijia Pond Xijia Pond lies on the southern slope of Phoenix Mountain in Xiangcheng District. In the early Eastern Han, Xi Yu, Marquis of Xiangyang, built the pond and garden, copying the fish-farming method of Fan Li. The Eastern Jin historian Xi Zao also lived and studied here, and many literati, including Li Bai and Meng Haoran, visited to write poetry. It is one of the oldest surviving garden sites in China. The garden has been restored and includes the Zhanlu Pavilion, the Splashing Pearl Pool, the Fengquan Pavilion, and the Xi Clan Ancestral Hall. It lies next to the new Xiangyang Museum and Mount Xian. Tickets cost about 50 yuan, though check on site. A visit takes about 1.5 hours.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Xiangyang Museum
- Xianshan & Xianshou Pavilion
- Tang City Film Base
- Zhongxuan Tower
- Green Screen Wall of Prince Xiang's Mansion
- Zhenwushan Taoist Temple
- North Street & Zhaoming Terrace
- Xiangyang Ancient City Wall & Linhan Gate