He Garden or Geyuan Garden?

He Garden and Geyuan Garden are two traditional attractions in Yangzhou. You may wonder which one is better if you only have time to visit one. Both are official gardens and are equally famous in northern Jiangsu. In my opinion, if you prefer diverse architecture, visit He Garden. If you prefer artistic gardens, visit Geyuan Garden. History and distribution: - In 1883, He Zhitao, a former official of Hubei Province, bought the site of Pianshi Shanfang and expanded it into Jixiao Villa, which is now He Garden. It is divided into East Garden, West Garden, Garden Courtyard, and Pianshi Shanfang. It is near Pishi Street. - In 1818, Huang Zhiyun, the general manager of the salt industry in Lianghuai, built Geyuan Garden on the site of Shouzhi Garden from the Ming Dynasty. He planted thousands of bamboo and named the garden after the character for bamboo. It is divided into a central garden, southern residence, and northern bamboo garden. It is on Dongguan Street. Features: He Garden: See the masterpiece of classical gardens in Yangzhou, experience the architectural style that combines the north and south, and appreciate the century-old elegance of the aristocratic family. * Corridor: The 1,500-meter-long corridor is beautiful and accessible. * Pavilion: The three-story pavilion is surrounded by water. When used as a stage, the water and corridor provide excellent acoustics. * Window: The many windows are beautiful and offer different views. * Mountain: The Pianshi Shanfang is the only remaining work of Shitao, a royal family member and painting master of the Ming Dynasty. During the day, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the sun and moon. Geyuan Garden: The garden is a perfect combination of four-season rockeries and pavilions. The ancient residential layout is in line with the etiquette system. The garden is rich but not vulgar, and the owner was a businessman who respected the classics. Here, you can appreciate the life and philosophy of a Confucian businessman. See also "World Heritage on the Grand Canal - Geyuan Garden."