Jiezi Garden

Step into Jiezi Garden in Nanjing and be transported to a Ming-Dynasty scholar's retreat. Designed by playwright Li Yu, this "mustard-seed-sized" garden embodies the philosophy of "seeing the universe in a grain." Marvel at its miniature landscapes featuring scaled-down versions of West Lake's Ten Scenes - from Leifeng Pagoda in Sunset to Three Pools Mirroring the Moon. The serpentine pathways reveal poetic surprises at every turn. Time your visit with a Kunqu Opera performance to experience the garden's legacy as an inspiration for classical Chinese theater like 'The Peony Pavilion'.