23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Echoes of Li Garden

This photo was taken at Li Garden in Kaiping, China. The statue of Xie Weili, the owner of the garden, sits quietly among the historic buildings he once built. The warm tones of the walls and the calm garden atmosphere evoke a sense of nostalgia and respect for the past.

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Date Taken: 03.2025
Date Uploaded: 10.2025
Photo Location: Kaiping, China
Copyright: © Bruce Yu