Lion Grove Garden

First built in the Yuan Dynasty over 600 years ago, it was originally a Zen Buddhist temple courtyard. The garden gains its name from countless grotesque Taihu stones resembling crouching or roaring lions hidden under bamboo groves. Its core highlight is the labyrinthine rockery maze with twisting caves and crisscross paths, a playful wonderland for visitors. Other iconic spots include the Emperor Qianlong-inscribed True Delight Pavilion, the stone boat floating on the pond, and elegant waterside corridors. Compact in layout, it perfectly embodies the delicate and intricate aesthetic of Jiangnan classical gardens, favored by garden admirers and portrait photographers.