Old Photos of Huanxiu Mountain Villa in Suzhou

🦄 Recently, it has been heard that the rockery of Huanxiu Mountain Villa is critically ill and relies entirely on external support to maintain, which is very regrettable. According to records, this rockery was designed by the famous rockery artist Ge Yuliang during the Qianlong period. Liu Dunzhen commented, 'In terms of artistic level, the Suzhou lake stone rockery should be considered the best.' Although it occupies a small area, it is rich in variations, with peaks, caves, springs, and streams all present. The structure and craftsmanship are meticulously handled, blending seamlessly with nature. 🦄 More than ten years ago, there were few tourists in the garden. One could shuttle between the peaks and valleys, rest in the caves, and still find it quite interesting. However, the garden and pool were poorly maintained, with hygiene almost in a state of disarray, showing signs of considerable decline.