Liang Yuan
Liang Yuan is a traditional garden in the Chancheng District of Foshan, Guangdong, China. It covers about 21,260 square meters (5.25 acres) and includes living houses, temples, and gardens. It is famous for its many rocks.
The garden was built in the Qing dynasty by Liang Airu and was finished by the Liang family. It narrowly survived destruction in the early Republic era. In 1984 Foshan designated Liang Yuan as a protected cultural site at the provincial level.
Liang Yuan is open from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and the admission fee is 10 yuan. The site features four garden groups in different styles to represent the four seasons: Spring with Hermitage, Summer with Lake, Autumn with Stars, and Winter with Snow. It is said to contain more than 400 rocks, arranged by Liang Airu, with rock names inspired by Chinese legends such as Su Wu Tending Sheep Rock and The Boys Worship Guanyin Rock.
The garden is built in the Qing literati style, aiming for natural beauty and a peaceful retreat away from city life. It is surrounded by streams and willows and reflects Guangdong culture.
Nearby Pei De Li Street has old, traditional buildings and is linked to the area’s history. Honglu Street behind Liang Yuan hosts a flea market with ceramics, shoes, and jade goods.
This page was last edited on 3 February 2026, at 05:55 (CET).