After enjoying the courtyards and rooms of the residence, it was time to explore the garden.

Another ‘moon gate’ on the way to the open garden.

An overall view of part of the garden

The paths were constantly being cleaned.

A wonderful old fig tree (Ficus sp.) in the outside garden

Criss-cross pattern formed by the roots of a large fig tree.

An interesting piece of dark rock with fine white intrusions used as paving.

A dandelion that escaped the gardener’s weeding tool!

Bird of Paradise flower (Strelitzia reginae)

Bamboo.

Young girls in the costume of one of the ethnic groups of Yunnan.

Chrysanthemums

And yet more Chrysanthemums

The lily pond is the main feature of the large garden.

A water lily bud about to open

These water lilies were at their best

Total perfection!

A sun baking tortoise gave me the eye.

Water plants reflected perfectly in the still water

Papyrus grew strongly in the shallow water at the edge of the pond.

Detail of papyrus

An outdoor setting… it didn’t look too comfortable but piles of fun!

This was much better… a pavilion from which to sit and survey the peaceful scene.

David

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