Jiaye Library once was one of the largest private libraries in southeast China. It had more than 30,000 books. The library is surrounded by a garden. pavilions, corridors and the lake with lotus, the main features of a private garden are presented well here.
A sign, with the Chinese characters “Jiaye Cangshulou”, meaning Jiaye Library, hangs on the building. |
The traditional Chinese decorations on the doors. |