East Asia in Munich's Westpark - China
Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 8:00 Another part of the "East Asian" area in Munich's Westpark is the Chinese "Garden of Fragrance and Splendor".
The Chinese garden's designers were Cantonese and it's theme is the four seasons of the year. It was a direct cooperation with the People's Republic of China (both design and construction).
You enter the garden through the "Gate of Spring":
The pavillion on the left represents the enjoyments of Summer. You can (barely) see people having tea there!
Here is a different view of the Summer pavillion, that also is supposed to represent a houseboat. In the foreground is a Taihu rock. It represents wisdom, and these come only from the Tai lake west of Suzhou.
On the opposite side of the water, with a tiny waterfall, is the Winter pavillion. It's very peaceful and relaxing.
A small patch of bamboo and stone also is associated with Winter:
Autumn is represented with a wall and small alcove. The wall was made in Canton and transported here:
This park garden was shady, quiet, colorful... a perfect destination on a warm September Sunday in Munich.
Herr J ... 2 Comments 
Reader Comments (2)
I had no idea West Park had that stuff!!
@Heather_ It surprised me too. Really a great place to walk around, and I'd love to have a picnic there... Cheers, Herr J