LA | Pasadena's Stunning Gardens: A Walkthrough Summary ๐ธ
๐ Huntington Library ๐ฐ Adult tickets are $25 per person, with discounts for students. Itโs recommended to book online in advance. ๐ The library is closed every Tuesday, so be sure to check the operating hours. The Huntington Library in Pasadena, once the private garden of railroad magnate Henry Huntington, is truly grand. The garden is spectacular and worth spending about three hours to fully appreciate and photograph. ๐น The landscape design of the entire garden is truly picturesque, with "changing scenery at every step." In addition to European architecture and sculptures, the garden is mainly composed of four adjacent smaller gardens that can be visited in sequence. The paths are numerous, but the signage is clear, so you wonโt get lost. ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ถโโ๏ธ The garden offers electric carts that shuttle between attractions, but I only saw one in three hours, so I recommend walking to enjoy the scenery along the way. Be sure to apply sunscreen and bring water. After three hours of walking around the garden, you might get a bit tanned. ๐ (Actually, getting tanned is fine, but skin damage is not good.) I also suggest alternating between outdoor strolls and indoor museum visits to rest. Additionally, the gift shop has a dedicated display of Jellycat products, which is worth checking out. ๐๏ธ ๐ Rose Garden The rose garden is filled with a variety of roses for visitors to admire. There are even knowledgeable ladies (like grandmothers) who share information about different types of roses. (It was really hot in the summer, and I admired their dedication!) ๐น Visiting in May is probably the best time to see the roses in full bloom. You can refer to other posts for the stunning photos of the roses. In July, there are still a few flowers, but itโs not ideal for portrait photography. ๐ฏ Japanese Heritage Shoya House "Shoya" likely means "peasant" in Japanese, and the garden seems to mimic a well-off village headโs home. As soon as you enter the Japanese garden, youโll see a beautifully arranged landscape with mountains and water, making it very charming. There are also many bonsai trees on display, donated by enthusiasts. ๐๐ ๐ต Desert Garden A classic desert landscape with a variety of cacti, succulents, and a beautiful blend of order in chaos. ๐ต ๐ Chinese Garden (Liu Fang Yuan) The name is very poetic, and itโs modeled after a Jiangnan garden, with about 75% similarity. While itโs not as detailed as the real thing, itโs still very picturesque. The photo opportunities are decent, but I didnโt take many photos since Iโve seen so many in China. ๐ฏ #LosAngelesLife #LosAngelesAttractions #Pasadena #LAWEEKEND #WhatToDoInLA #NorthAmericanLife #California #CaliforniaTravel #BeautifulScenery
