As an ancient-style garden that recreates the “Grand View Garden” landscape from “Dream of the Red Chamber”, Beijing Grand View Garden boasts numerous scenic spots closely related to the culture of the Red Chamber. Here are some of the main Red Chamber cultural attractions:
Yihongyuan
Feature: Yihongyuan was the residence of Jia Baoyu in “Dream of the Red Chamber” and is also one of the important scenic spots in the Grand View Garden. The buildings here are exquisite and the environment is elegant, fully demonstrating the life scenes and personality traits of Jia Baoyu in “Dream of the Red Chamber”.
Xiaoxiang Pavilion
Feature: The Xiaoxiang Pavilion was the residence of Lin Daiyu and is renowned for its serene and elegant environment as well as Daiyu’s talent. The interior of the museum is elegantly decorated and poetic, making visitors feel as if they were in the world of Daiyu from “Dream of the Red Chamber”.
Visiting relatives Stone archway
Feature: The stone archway for visiting relatives is one of the landmark buildings in the Grand View Garden and also an important scene when Jia Yuanchun visited his relatives in “Dream of the Red Chamber”. The archway is tall and majestic, with exquisite carvings, highlighting the splendor of ancient architecture and the noble status of the Jia Mansion.
Gu En Si Yi Hall
Feature: The Gu En Si Yi Hall is the main hall in the Grand View Garden and also the main activity venue for Jia Yuanchun when he visited his relatives. The interior of the hall is spacious and bright, with elaborate decorations, showcasing the solemnity and majesty of ancient royal architecture.
Winding paths leading to secluded spots:
Feature: The winding path leading to a secluded spot is a natural scenic area in the Grand View Garden, renowned for its meandering paths and serene environment. Here, tourists can stroll along the winding paths and experience the tranquility and elegance depicted in “Dream of the Red Chamber”.
Other Red Chamber cultural attractions:
There are also many scenic spots related to “Dream of the Red Chamber” in the Grand View Garden, such as Daoxiangcun, Qiushuangzhai and Nuanxiangwu. These scenic spots are all meticulously designed and constructed based on the descriptions in “Dream of the Red Chamber”, allowing tourists to deeply experience the charm of the Red Chamber culture during their visit.