See photos of the dramatic rocks, miniature trees, and authentic Chinese architecture that highlight this 15-acre section of the world-famous research institute.
The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens
Imagine sitting in a splendid 15-acre Chinese garden such as might be found in the ancient city of Suzhou, sipping jasmine tea in a shaded pavilion and listening to a young woman plucking the strings of a guzheng.
Then imagine you’re also in the heart of Southern California and can see on the horizon the purple-hued ridges of the San Gabriel Mountains, towering palms and the terracotta-tiled rooftops of Spanish-style houses.
Liu Fang Yuan (Garden of Flowing Fragrance), located at The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens in the city of San Marino, is a newly built masterpiece of Chinese flora, stone and wood.