Guo's Villa

Hangzhou, China

Built during the Qing Dynasty, the Guo's Villa or Guo Zhuang is a well-preserved ancient private residence in Hangzhou, China. The villa has a beautiful mountain as a backdrop and the scenic West Lake in front. The property is divided into two areas – the living quarters called the “Living in Quietness” and the exterior landscaped area called the “Sky in the Mirror” garden. The garden has a pond that is surrounded by rockeries, roofed corridors, ancient trees, flowering bushes, and ornamental stone bridges. It is arranged in a unique light-and-shade theme representing the Chinese yin and yang philosophy that exemplifies Taoism. Don’t forget to try out the aromatic Longjing Tea at their tea shop.

Other Attractions In Hangzhou

Autumn Moon Over the Peaceful Lake Pavilion

The 6,000 square meters expanse of the Autumn Moon Over the Peaceful Lake Pavilion is considered a very romantic site...

Baoshi Shan (Baoshi Hill)

Located in the north of the West Lake Scenic Area, Hangzhou, China the Baoshi Shan (Precious Stone Hill) has magnific...

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception

Built in 1661, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is located in downtown Hangzhou, China. With it...

China Academy of Art

Established in 1928, the China Academy of Art, Hangzhou is a premier academy that has advanced programs in art. Collo...

China National Silk Museum

Located near the West Lake Scenic Area, Hangzhou, China is the China National Silk Museum. The museum is divided into...

China National Tea Museum

Situated in Hangzhou, China the China National Tea Museum was established in 1991. Covering a vast area of 2,000 squa...

Feilai Feng

The Feilai Feng are ancient caves located in the famous West Lake region of Hangzhou, China. This tourist attraction ...

Flower Harbor (Hua Gang)

Spread over an area of 21 hectares, the Flower Harbor (Hua Gang) is a well-designed scenic area. It contains the famo...

Folk Customs Exhibition Hall (Yanguan)

The Folk Customs Exhibition Hall (Yanguan) is a one of the unique cultural tourist attractions in Hangzhou district, ...

Former Residence of Hu Xueyan

The Former Residence of Hu Xueyan is the home of Hu Xueyan, a celebrated businessman of China who lived during the Qi...

Home > Zhejiang > Hangzhou > Guo's Villa