Mengxi Garden
梦溪园
The late-life residence of Northern Song scientist Shen Kuo, where he wrote *Mengxi Bitan* (Dream Pool Essays). This small garden displays his life and achievements.
Mengxi Garden stands on Mengxiyuan Lane in urban Zhenjiang. It was where Northern Song scientist Shen Kuo lived in seclusion in his later years, and where he wrote *Mengxi Bitan* (Dream Pool Essays). The garden that survives today is a later reconstruction and is fairly small. The exhibits cover Shen Kuo's achievements in astronomy, mathematics, geography, and medicine, making it a good place to introduce children to the history of science. A visit takes about half an hour. It can be combined with Beigu Mountain on the same day, as the two sites are about 2 km apart.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Beigu Mountain
- Former Residence of Pearl S. Buck
- Nanshan Scenic Area
- Zhenjiang Museum
- Xijindu Ancient Ferry Street
- Boxian Park
- Jiaoshan Island
- Yanchun Restaurant