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 Situated
by Dianshan Lake-side in Qingpu County in western Shanghai, the
Grand View Garden is a classical garden modeled on what was described
in the novel of Hongloumeng(A Dream of Red Mansions).
It consists of a dozen groups of scenic constructions
such as Daguanlou(Grand View Tower), Xiaoxiangguan(Bamboo Lodge),
Yihongyuan(Cheerful Red Court), Hengwuyuan(Lush Grass Court),
Daoxiangcun(Paddy-Fragrance Cottage) etc. Being either elegant,
or simple, or secluded or exquisite - they fully embody the charm
and mood portrayed in "A  Dream of Red Mansions" written
by Caoxueqin.
Grand View Tower was the scene where Lady Jia,
the imperial concubine, gave audience to her clansmen, while she
was back home for a visit. The principal hall flanked by Hanfang
Pavilion and Zhuijin Pavilion connecting each other via a corridor,
links with the two verandas in the fore-court. In her pleasure
time, she enjoyed performances on the stage standing on the side.
Resplendent and magnificent, the Tower matched the imperial palace
in glandeur and splendor.
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