Corridors in Ancient Architectural Gardens: Following the Terrain, Eliminating Sand, Admitting Water, and Avoiding Evil

Landscape architecture is an important component of gardens, and it is closely integrated with mountains, water, plants, forming beautiful and picturesque scenes. The “Jade Carved Balustrade” series will focus on the types of garden architecture, taking you into a rich and diverse architectural world. In addition to practical and landscape functions, the placement of corridors also takes into account their orientation and form, aiming to attract positive energy and stabilize the environment, creating different functional feng shui layouts.

Straight Corridor

A type of corridor。 Also known as “long corridor。” It is often used in large-scale garden spaces and is typically straight but may have slight curves, with pavilions and gazebos along its sides to break the monotony。 A famous example is the 700 meter long corridor at the front mountain of the Yihe Garden。

Curved Corridor

A corridor that takes a plane zigzag form。 It can be in regular L-shape or more free-form serpentine patterns, adapting to the terrain and traffic needs by making flexible curves, resulting in lively and dynamic shapes。

Repeating Corridor

A corridor that is winding and looping。 It refers to a path that repeats itself, often designed to create a sense of mystery and depth。 This type of corridor is commonly found in classical Chinese gardens and is used to guide visitors through scenic views while maintaining privacy。

Double-Sided Open Corridor

A corridor with open spaces on both sides。 It provides unobstructed views from both directions, often serving as a central feature in garden design to connect different landscape elements。 The most famous example is the 728-meter-long double-sided open corridor at Yihe Garden, which connects multiple buildings while offering studying views of the surrounding mountains and lakes。

Chinese Feng Shui Official Website Warm Reminder: Feng Shui is a tool to adjust the goodness or badness of luck。 When things are going well, adjusting the feng shui can enhance good fortune; when things are not going well, it can reduce misfortune。 These effects are significant and tangible! It is recommended to seek guidance from authoritative and professional feng shui masters for environmental adjustments and layout optimization。