Lesser Lotus Manor

The Lesser Lotus Manor was built by Qing Dynasty merchant named Liu Yong (1826-99) in 1885 as his private garden. The centerpiece here is an immense lotus pond anchoring the southeastern end of the pond is a Western-style two-story red brick house that was used as a retreat for the women of the house. To the southeast are two stone memorial archways.

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    Coordinates: 30°52′09″N 120°25′46″E / 30.8692°N 120.4295°E / 30.8692; 120.4295

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