Abstract:Benefiting from beautiful natural environment, the construction of village garden in ancient Yi County in Huizhou adapted to local conditions and took various forms. At the same time, the capital investment of Hui merchants and the cultural activities of literati also contributed to its development. This article analyzes the constituent elements of ancient village gardens in Yi County, including landscape, architecture and plants, and concludes the characteristics of deep integration of village construction and natural environment. Finally, spatial characteristics of "garden within a garden" of Yi County are introduced at three types: the Shuikou garden surrounded by mountains and rivers, tranquil villas, and residential gardens with diverse spatial types.
