Fu Zhuang – A Cultural Heritage Site in Yangzhou

Fu Zhuang is a cultural heritage site protected by the city of Yangzhou. It is located on a small is[...]

Fu Zhuang is a cultural heritage site protected by the city of Yangzhou. It is located on a small island at the foot of the White Pagoda within Slender West Lake Park, to the east of the Five Pavilion Bridge, and was constructed in 1921. Originally, it served as the villa of a local gentry, Chen Chenshuo. The name Fu Zhuang, which translates to ‘Wild Duck Isle,’ is derived from its location on a small islet, resembling a duck floating on water.
One of the distinctive features of Fu Zhuang’s landscape is its emphasis on smallness and delicate elegance. To the east, there is a waterside pavilion, while to the west, there are several water pavilions. To the south, a three-bay water building is established. An irregular lotus pond is situated in the middle of the estate, surrounded by plum, peach, and bamboo plants, with tall lake stones interspersed, reflecting a profound artistic conception.


Fu Zhuang seems to float and swim, with its pavilions, waterside pavilions, corridors, and pavilions being exquisite and small. The mountains, ponds, trees, and stones are well-arranged, as sung in ‘A Hundred Tunes of Wangjiangnan’: ‘Pavilions and waterside pavilions rise and fall with the wind and moon, willows and peaches are interlaced with water waves, this place is a fairyland.’


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Fu Zhuang is open all year round, accessible 24 hours a day. The specific business status is subject to the daily opening conditions.
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