A Philosopher’s Stone Symphony in Yangzhou

#chinatravel Why It’s a National Treasure ✔ Geological Poetry: - Spring Hill: Taihu stones shaped like awakening dragons among peonies - Summer Cave: Hollow rocks create natural air conditioning (18°C inside) - Autumn Peak: Iron-rich boulders blaze red without a single maple - Winter Snowscape: White Xuan stones arranged like drifts under plum trees ✔ Bamboo Library: - "Golden Groove Bamboo" – Stems flash yellow when sliced open - **"Buddha’s Belly Bamboo"** – Swollen internodes resemble laughing monks