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Luoyang Tour of
Bai Garden
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The Bai Garden is situated on the
Pipa Peak, 12 kilometers (about 7 miles) away to the south of
Luoyang City. This garden was constructed based on the tomb of the
well-known poet Bai Juyi. Bai Juyi (772-846), born in Henan
province, was a famous Chinese poet in the Tang Dynasty (618-907),
who shouldered important official positions during his life. As a
poet, he left behind a vast collection of poems, most of them highly
regarded for their quality both in content and choice of words. This
garden was built in 1985 to commemorate this great poet in Chinese
history. With an area of 44 mu (about 7 acres), it almost takes up
the entire Pipa Peak. Taking the tomb as center reference, the Pipa
Peak comprises of three scenic areas: the Green Valley Area, the
Tomb Area and the Poem Corridor Area.
Upon entering the garden, one steps into the Green
Valley Area. Along both sides of the path, groups of green bamboos
display tranquility but also demonstrate vigor. Pavilions in the
architecture style of the Tang Dynasty dot the garden, while the
pool with its blooming lotuses betrays a charming picture. In the
simple but elegant Letian Hall ('Letian' being the nickname of Bai
Juyi), stands the white marble statues of Bai Juyi revealing a sense
of pizzazz.
On the top of the Pipa Peak, it is the Tomb Area which
forms the center part of this garden. Surrounded by the deep green
pines and cypresses, the vaulted tomb seems solemn. Overlooked in a
higher place, the Tomb Area appears like a lute. Around the tomb,
various flowers and trees are planted in a splendid design.
Down to the north side from the top, one will come to
the Poem Corridor Area. Here, nearly one hundred pieces of steles
carving with the masterpieces of Bai Juyi are inlayed in the
corridor. Those works are in various styles of Chinese calligraphy
and most of them are the works of those famous calligraphers and
painters in modern times. The story of his life could also be seen
here.
Bai Garden, with the charming and poetic sceneries, not
only offers a beautiful landscape garden for people, but also
serenades the unusual lifetime of Bai Juyi.
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