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Liyuan Garden is on the shore of Li Lake. The lake has a story set during the Spring and Autumn and Warring Period which says that Fan Li and Xishi went boating on the lake. Fan Li who was a prime minister in the Spring and Autumn Period and named after him.

Three sides of the garden are surrounded by the lake. Divided into 3 main scenic areas, Liyuan Garden has several spots of interest - Man-made hills representing mountains, a long dike and the Four Seasons Pavilions. There is a stone path leading visitors through the garden which it is at its best during spring and autumn. First-time travelers may feel that the path is like a maze, but it is designed to display the changing lake views.