蠡园的冬季

毛培坤

蠡园，地处风光秀美的蠡湖之滨，是国家重点名胜区“太湖”的主要景点之一。该园初为东西两座相邻的私家别墅园林，分别为1927-1937年建的蠡园和1930-1937年建的渔庄。1952年，对蠡园“百步碑廊”进行了续建，始将两园沟通，统称为蠡园。蠡园以独具风格的水景园林独步于江南，远眺翠嶂连绵，近闻长浪拍岸，山清水秀、庭秀园深。更得以2500年前，范蠡携西施泛舟于此而闻名。

As one of the key tourist attractions within the national scenic area of "Taihu Lake", Liyuan Garden located at the shores of Lihu Lake, which is a jewel nestled within the revered expanse of Taihu Lake.In retrospection of history, during 1927-1937 and 1930-1937,two villa gardens was builded by two national entrepreneurs. In 1952, a gallery known as the" Hundred-step Corridor"was added, merging the two realms into a single public garden now known as Liyuan Garden.

Liyuan Garden, with its enchanting waterscape, is a hidden gem among Jiangnan classical gardens. The ponds in the courtyard mirror the distant Lihu Lake, while the majestic mountains on the opposite shore provide a breathtaking backdrop. The untouched beauty of the mountains and the shimmering waters create a harmonious symphony of nature. In this exquisite garden, one can truly immerse themselves in the awe-inspiring grandeur of the natural world. It is here, where a legend unfolded over twenty-five centuries ago, that Fan Li(536-448B.C.) and Xi Shi(503-473B.C.) embarked on an enduring odyssey across these very waters, a narrative that echoing through the tapestry of time.

柳堤花雨

Rain of Flowers onWillow Bank

无錫园林两条著名花堤之一。堤上桃柳相间，阳春三月，绿柳含翠、桃花吐艳。立于提上，近看桃红柳绿，衬一湖碧水、远眺数点青峰，此景最具春日江南水乡的典型之 美。

今天2024 年12 月6 日，已是隆冬季节，柳还在，已无花。游客稀少，园区宁静而安详。但美景依旧，景物在湖中的倒影更显美丽，让人心旷神怡。