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Staten Island, New York
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The garden was constructed by artisans from Suzhou, China, and is designed to reflect the Ming Dynasty style.
There are eight pavilions, each offering a unique perspective and experience of the garden's beauty.
The pond is home to colorful koi fish, which are a symbol of good fortune and perseverance in Chinese culture.
These windows are designed to frame the garden's views like living paintings, a hallmark of traditional Chinese garden design.
The construction involved no nails, and the structures are held together using wooden joinery techniques.
The bamboo symbolizes resilience and flexibility, important virtues in Chinese philosophy.
It is located within the Snug Harbor Cultural Center, a hub for arts and culture on Staten Island.
The Tai Hu rocks are carefully placed to represent mountains, a key element in Chinese landscape design.
