Grand View Garden (Daguanyuan)
Grand View Garden (Daguanyuan)
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7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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Constructed in 1984, this is a magnificent example of a classical Chinese landscaped garden featuring elaborate rockeries, lotus ponds, covered walkways and pavilions.
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Erin P
Beijing51 contributions
Apr 2013 • Friends
40rmb entrance. But a compact park to see a lot. Too much history of the remakes of the Dream of Red mansion(it's all in Chinese). Dressed up in traditional garb for 20rmb posted price, didn't have to haggle, they let us take our own pictures too. Pic was laminated. Not that easy to get to if we didn't take a taxi. We had a hard time getting a taxi to pick us up on the way out.
Written June 14, 2013
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Catherine494932
Paris, France120 contributions
May 2012 • Friends
Had read the Chinese classic and FINALLY had an opportunity to see the garde that was created to make the TV series. Not on the tourist trail for foreigners, this garden is a must for anyone wanting a bit of peace and quiet. a beautiful garden: not as crowded as the others in the city. Great place for a break.
Written May 30, 2012
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TeppoVu
Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland6 contributions
Sep 2016 • Solo
This is a less known (which is a plus) and modern, beautiful garden that provides an escape from the city buzz. Definitely worth it if staying nearby. Theme of the park is based on a famous Romeo and Juliet-style story from the ancient Qing dynasty!!
Written December 24, 2016
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Boonaun P
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The garden was the scene of multiple popular Chinese dramas which added to the allure beyond "red mansions".
Sights not as well maintained
While the garden itself is nice, it not as well maintained compared to other more notable sights in beijing.
Beware of soft pressure tactics
As part of the tour ticket (rmb 70 ea), you will have a guided tour. The tour is quite interesting but as part of the tour, the guide will lead you to a temple within the gardens where you will receive some advice on life. While the advice itself were generic and well meaning, the people would then ask you to note down the amount to donate, as a sort of a soft pressure tactic to fool unsuspecting tourist. For us, we were asked to note down rmb 400 (Usd$60) as a "donation". We refused and gave what we wanted instead. The fact that we were not really given a choice and soft pressured left a sour taste in our mouth.
I would say avoid the gardens unless you run out of sights to visit or things to do and if you must go, avoid the temple.
Sights not as well maintained
While the garden itself is nice, it not as well maintained compared to other more notable sights in beijing.
Beware of soft pressure tactics
As part of the tour ticket (rmb 70 ea), you will have a guided tour. The tour is quite interesting but as part of the tour, the guide will lead you to a temple within the gardens where you will receive some advice on life. While the advice itself were generic and well meaning, the people would then ask you to note down the amount to donate, as a sort of a soft pressure tactic to fool unsuspecting tourist. For us, we were asked to note down rmb 400 (Usd$60) as a "donation". We refused and gave what we wanted instead. The fact that we were not really given a choice and soft pressured left a sour taste in our mouth.
I would say avoid the gardens unless you run out of sights to visit or things to do and if you must go, avoid the temple.
Written March 11, 2013
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Laxiaozi08200912
Beijing, China1,277 contributions
Jul 2014
Visited back in Sep-Oct 2011, this is one of the most clear places in Beijing where most of the plants and trees are) I particularly loved the aroma from lilacs, jasmin, and morning glories) Other flowers are also attractive to the naked eye.
Written June 8, 2015
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lydpod
Edinburgh, UK13 contributions
This was an impulse visit because my friend had to buy medicine from a nearby hospital. I have never read the book but after seeing how excited my friend was when we saw some of the sights within the park, I really want to read the book! Even though I didn't know the literary history, the park was still beautiful and there were few people. I took bus 59 from subway line 4 Taoranting. Really great restaurant before you reach the park with traditional Beijing food that's actually nor spicy!
Written July 21, 2013
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amooncame
Beijing3 contributions
As a westerner who has dabbled in reading English translations of Chinese classics, Dream of the Red Chamber is one of my favorite books of all time. I have never seen the TV show but I was intrigued to check out the garden created for it upon hearing it existed. As a park it was beautiful, the entrance fee isnt too steep (make sure to bring your student ID if you have one) and the park was not too busy probably because of the fee. As a representation of the book, I felt like it did fairly well. I felt like I was in a maze of pavilions and was often times transported back to the book. My only wish is that some of the plaques were updated, and a proper map was given out for some guidance, but besides that if you are a fan of the TV Show, the book, or are just looking for a beautiful garden in Beijing, I highly recommend this spot.
Written August 8, 2010
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Patricia C
beijing2 contributions
Tucked away from throngs of tourists. an Autumn delight as you stroll through the park. Late summer is probably beautiful because everything is still in bloom. Interesting exhibits.
Written November 26, 2006
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Coral
70 contributions
Sep 2019 • Solo
As someone who loves Dream of the Red Chamber, I loved this park! It was so interesting to get a better idea of what the locations in the book were like (even if they were really different to how I imagined!) I definitely recommend it if you're a fan of the book and it's a nice place to go even if you're not
Written September 8, 2019
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RayParks
Adelaide, Australia2,865 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
On August 1st I visited the garden to see lotus flowers. As the lotus flowers open early in the morning and close by mid-day, we arrived there a few minutes before the ticketing office opened. A few local people who held tickets were also at the gate.
As the garden was enclosed by many trees, there was hardly any breeze. So it was still and hot inside the garden. Small lotus flowers were blooming, but most of the large ones were almost finished. It might have been better, if I went there two or three weeks earlier. It’s not comfortable for a wheelchair, as the pavement of the footpath was uneven.
As the garden was enclosed by many trees, there was hardly any breeze. So it was still and hot inside the garden. Small lotus flowers were blooming, but most of the large ones were almost finished. It might have been better, if I went there two or three weeks earlier. It’s not comfortable for a wheelchair, as the pavement of the footpath was uneven.
Written August 23, 2018
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- Grand View Garden (Daguanyuan) is open:
- Sun - Sat 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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