The private garden of Tang Shaoyi, the first Premier of the Republic of China - Zhuhai Gongle Garden

Happiness shared by one is less joyful than that shared by all. Gongle Garden, located at the foot of Goose Peak north of Tangjiawan in Zhuhai, was Tang Shaoyi's private garden. It was originally built in 1910 and was once named 'Xiaolinglong Mountain House'. In 1921, during the expansion, Tang responded to Dr. Sun Yat-sen's advocacy of 'sharing happiness with all' and renamed it 'Gongle Garden', opening it to the public. It became the earliest park in Xiangshan, with the couplet on the park's archway written by Wang Jingwei. During the Republic of China period, political and cultural celebrities such as Mei Lanfang, Edgar Snow, Hu Hanmin, Sun Ke, and others visited Gongle Garden, where they recited poetry, planted trees, and discussed history... Strolling in the garden with hundreds of ancient trees, taking a photo with a majestic lion statue; conversing with the universe while pointing at the stars from the observatory terrace; climbing up the Hundred Steps Staircase... all these experiences will make you feel so close to history, you can almost see time slowly flowing backward around you. 💰Average cost: Free ❤Recommended reason: Rich in history and culture, and beautiful scenery 🚉Transportation strategy: Directly accessible by bus ⏳Play time: Two hours 🗓Itinerary: After touring, take a walk in Tangjia Ancient Town. There you can find Tang Shaoyi's former residence 'Wangcishanfang', which was also the command post during the liberation of the Wanshan Archipelago, as well as the Tangjiawan Celebrity Square, which is worth visiting