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The Grand View Garden (Daguanyuan) | A Spiritual Sanctuary for redology enthusiasts

2023-08-07

Beijing's Grand View Garden, occupying an area of 130,000 square meters, is a hidden cultural space in the Xicheng district of Beijing. It serves as the filming location for the 1987 TV adaptation of "Dream of the Red Chamber" and other series like "Empresses in the Palace" and "My Fair Princess", making it a must-visit destination for young people today. With its bamboo groves, lotus flowers, pavilions, and towers, the garden offers a museum-like experience for enthusiasts of Redology and a must-visit place for fans of the TV series "Empresses in the Palace." It is a perfect summer retreat for people of all ages.

Built in 1984 as a comprehensive ancient-style garden, the Grand View Garden was initially constructed for the filming of the TV series "Dream of the Red Chamber." Later, it became a popular filming location for several other TV dramas, including "Empresses in the Palace" and "My Fair Princess".

Visiting the Grand View Garden is like stepping into the world of "Dream of the Red Chamber." Visitors are always eager to explore the residences of the characters in the novel. Upon entering the entrance of the "Yihong Courtyard," one can immediately see the horizontal inscribed board with “Yihong Kuailv” four Chinese characters on it. Continuing further, one arrives at Baoyu's study, which is spacious and filled with intellectual brilliance. It is easy to imagine Baoyu playing and enjoying the company of his sisters.

The residence of Daiyu, known as the "Xiaoxiang Hall," is located opposite to the "Yihong Courtyard," surrounded by bamboo and wood, exuding the charm of the south of the Yangtze River region. Inside, visitors can see the plaque with the words "Youfeng Laiyi,". Dai Yu's study is indeed small, elegant, and delicate.

In the Fragrance Cultural Theme Creative Space located in Hengwu Garden, not only can you admire incense burners and incense boxes, but you can also experience making sachets and incense cards, and these handmade products can be preserved for three to five decades.

The stamp collection is one of the highlights of the Grand View Garden activities. In the Strolling the Red Chamber Creative Store located in Hengwu Garden, purchasing a stamp collection book allows you to collect 44 seals, including characters, Chinese characters, and culture. It is a weighty and interesting knowledge treasure. The creative content includes not only stamp collections, but also blind boxes, magnetic bookmarks, ice cream, and the opportunity to experience traditional activities such as making lipstick, lanterns, and playing traditional games like copying poems.

The Grand View Garden is also a great place to escape the summer heat. Lotus flowers and bamboo shadows provide a cool and picturesque backdrop. Wearing light-colored clothing or traditional Hanfu makes it easier to take beautiful photos.

Detailed address: No. 12, Nancaiyuan Street, Xicheng District, Beijing.

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