This place of worship soon became popular. Various poems and paintings of that era were inspired by the beauty and sentiments it carried. When Monk Tianru passed away the disciples disbanded leaving the Bodhi Orthodox Temple to ramshackle.
The Temple as well as the Garden was later restored during the Ming Dynasty in 1589, but the two entities were soon separated during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) when Emperor Kangxi reigned. Huang Xingzu, the then governor took over the Garden and gave it a new name: She Garden. His son, when he inherited in 1771 it restructured the layout and named it Five-Pine Garden. Again it was left to ruin until it came under the People’s Republic of China where it was funded adequately to bring about the ancient beauty and heritage it boasted of for so many centuries.
Today it spreads across 10,000 square meters and affords the ideal setting for sightseeing. Depicting the history of the region its various structures and layouts are interesting explorations. The most interesting sight here is the True Delight Pavilion, locally known as the Zhenquting. The magnificent True Delight Pavilion is said to have originated during the Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty.
For those exploring the rich heritage of the Jiangsu Province area in Eastern China it is best to be based in Suzhou. Being a touristy area this city features various accommodation options for visitors to choose from. Any serviced apartment Suzhou has on offer is ideal for those seeking a longer vacation in the area. A great choice would be Somerset Emerald City Suzhou. Other Suzhou accommodation options such as luxury hotels and budget hotels serve well for those seeking a hotel atmosphere.
