This is the first of several pictures of the Jichang Yuam (Carefree Garden), which is the best example of a classical garden in southern China. It is Ming in design, though the buildings are of a later origin, the design is quite old. This garden is located in Xihui Park which covers an area of 45 square kilometres. The park is most famous for its artificial lake surrounded by paved paths and the seven-story Dragon Light Pagoda (Longguang ta) on the top of Xi Shan. The octagonal pagoda was first built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644AD) but burned down during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911AD).