Xu Garden, Yangzhou

Xu Garden is named for Xú Bǎoshān; 1866  24 May 1913), a warlord of the late Qing and early Republican eras, who was often based in Yangzhou. ==History==

Xu Garden was built in 1915 on the site of the former Peach Blossom Dock Táohuā Wù) garden. Designed by Yang Bingyan, the garden was established by locals in appreciation of Xu's protection and patronage. Open to the public, it originally covered about 10 mu () and included lotus ponds, pavilions, terraces, and open halls. ==Components==

pond in the garden The park is noted for the attractive woodwork in its traditional pavilions. These include the Hall of Listening to Orioles Tīnglí Guǎn), named for the singing venue in the Old Summer Palace, itself named for various Tang poems by Du Fu. The four bridges are the Five-Pavilion or Lotus Bridge, the Rainbow Bridge Dà Hóng Qiáo), the Spring Wave Bridge Chūnbō Qiáo), and the Long Spring Bridge Chángchūn Qiáo). Covering , it was created by Ye Xiufeng in 1927 as a private garden for his father, the teacher Ye Weishan. It is principally covered in cedar and cypress. ==See also==