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very impressive is the varnished, red latticework of the A Chinese garden without water and rocks (moun-
windows, doors and the handrails alongside the cor- tains) is unthinkable. Rocks and water represent
ridors between red wooden columns and the covered Heaven and Earth, they are the negative and positive
walkways. The color red is regarded as life-giving and principles of Yin and Yang. Taihu rocks of bizarre fan-
symbolizes summer, the south and wealth. tastic shape were used for creating an artificial moun-
tain in miniature with waterfall.
A zigzag bridge and zigzag corridors keep evil spir-
its away and offer varying perspectives—the view
changes with every step. Gardens that can be observed
from changing angles are a typical feature of Chinese
garden design.
Plants often have specific associations with the
four seasons. Plum (Prunus) blossoms and willows
for example are associated with spring, peonies with
summer, chrysanthemum for autumn and pine with
winter. Plants also are symbols of particular moral

Top; Artificial mountain of
Taihu rocks and waterfall.
Light green willows besides
the waterfall are a symbol of
spring.
Middle left; The zigzag corridors
interconnect different parts of
the whole complex and offer
varying perspectives.
Middle; Small stage
where music and dance
performances are held.
Middle right; At the right side of
the stage are placed so called
“bamboo sprout tip” rocks .
Bottom; All buildings
within the garden show
characteristic features of
Chinese architecture. Elegant
wooden latticework is also an
element of traditional garden
architecture.

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