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Orchid Pavilion

Where Wang Xizhi wrote the Orchid Pavilion Preface in 353. Bamboo, a stream and a lot of calligraphy.

Orchid Pavilion · 兰亭
China Unhurried editorial team · Owner-authored
Orchid Pavilion · 兰亭
China Unhurried editorial team · Owner-authored
Orchid Pavilion · 兰亭
China Unhurried editorial team · Owner-authored
Orchid Pavilion · 兰亭
China Unhurried editorial team · Owner-authored
Orchid Pavilion · 兰亭
China Unhurried editorial team · Owner-authored

Opening hours

Getting there

Address available on the linked map.

Practical notes

The winding stream where the poets floated wine cups is there, rebuilt several times. Steles of the preface by every later emperor. Bus 3 from the old town, about 40 minutes.