Lost in the Forest Secret Garden / Ancient Huayuan in the Height of Summer

Ancient Huayuan｜Little Jiangnan on the Sea! Step into the green wonderland of Ming and Qing dynasty gardens 🌿 🌲 Reasons to Visit A hidden Jiangnan secret garden in Nanqiao, Shanghai! Every step reveals a new pavilion and scenic view～ 📍 Address: No. 220 Jiefang Middle Road, Nanqiao Town, Fengxian District, Shanghai 🚌 Transportation: 12-minute walk from Huan Cheng East Road Station on Metro Line 5 1️⃣ East Garden · Ninghui Hall The centerpiece building of the garden! Flying eaves and upturned corners paired with blue bricks and black tiles, perfect for Hanfu photos that instantly go viral 📸 Photo spots: Stone bridge in front of the building + corner of the Nine-turn Corridor 2️⃣ West Garden · Lakeside Pavilion Three stone bridges connect the island in the lake, with schools of koi jumping into the water for food—super soothing 🍪 Tips: Bring some small bread! The fish will follow your hand and swim in circles Must-check-in spots: ✔️ East Garden Waterside Pavilion — At 4 PM, the light and shadows through the carved windows are stunning enough to make you cry ✔️ Lakeside Pavilion Stone Boat — Unlock the same painted boat scene as in "Dream of the Red Chamber" 🍜 Nearby Food Nanqiao Beef Pan-fried Buns: Locals highly recommend! Juicy pan-fried buns served with curry soup Old Street Fried Radish Cake: Shredded radish filling fried to golden crispiness Avoid Pitfalls: ⚠️ No entry after 4 PM! Don’t be as silly as we were, wandering around in vain ⚠️ Many angles resemble Suzhou gardens but the area is small, perfect for a half-day leisurely stroll