Hangzhou, a severely underestimated Jiangnan garden, turns out to be the prototype of the Dream of the Red Chamber!

Hangzhou, this beautiful city, not only has the romance of the West Lake, but also hides a severely underestimated Jiangnan garden—Gaozhuang. Here lies the prototype of 'The Dream of the Red Chamber', the whispers of history, the sediment of culture. 🏡 Gaozhuang, the graceful charm of Jiangnan gardens - Original name: Xixi Manor - History: The residence of Gao Shiqi, the calligraphy teacher of Emperor Kangxi during the Qing Dynasty - Features: Pavilions, winding paths, and changing views at every step 📜 The Redology Exhibition Hall, the research source of the Dream of the Red Chamber - Redology Exhibition Hall: Redologist Tu Mo Re believes that many scenes in 'The Dream of the Red Chamber' are based around Xixi. - Grand View Garden Poetry Society: The prototype is 'Jiaoyuan Poetry Society'. - Xiaoxiang Pavilion: The prototype is 'Gaozhuang'. - Yihong Courtyard: The prototype is 'Hong Zhong Bieye'. - Hengwu Garden: The prototype is 'Huawu'. 🌱 Wandering in the garden, stepping into the secret realm of Jiangnan gardens Accidentally stepping into this place, one can be lost in wonder for a long time. Every spot tells the graceful charm of Jiangnan gardens, as if walking into the Grand View Garden of 'The Dream of the Red Chamber', feeling the bamboo in front of Lin Daiyu's window, Jia Baoyu's Yihong Courtyard, and Xue Baochai's Hengwu Garden. 🚪 Suggestions for entering the garden - Xixi Paradise: The most convenient entrance. - Green Dyke: After seeing the blue Xilin grass, come out from the bird-watching pavilion and walk forward to reach Gaozhuang.