BCI World Penjing & Shangshi Exposition 2006 - Foshan city, Guangdong province
The BCI 2006 Convention will be held in in China at the Guangdong Chencun Flower World from April 30th to May 7th 2006, part of this will be a large-scale penjing and shangshi (suiseki) exposition.
The total area for exhibition and activities covers about 70 hectares and
is divided into 5 parts: exhibition centre covers 10,000 m2 to exhibit elaborate works of penjing and shangshi; vendor area covers 10,000 m2 to exhibit and sell bonsais, stone works, root carving and craft work; performance area covers 5,000 m2 to carry out bonsai-making performance, lectures and entertainment; public activity and craftwork exhibition area covers 15 hectares to exhibit various rare flowers and folk handcraft of Foshan (including ceramics, scissor cuts, root carving arts etc.); the third area is to be decorated as scenic spots with flower art to attract the public.
Famous penjing and shangshi masters will be invited to attend the convention to give performances and lectures during the convention. The events planned for guests are exhibitions, penjing-making performances and lectures on penjing and shangshi.
To find out more click on the above link or check the details in BCI’s Bonsai Magazine
China's No.1 Town of Flowers - Shunde City in Guangdong Province - host for BCI 2006
Chencun village in Shunde City is one of China's famous homes of flowers. Located in the northern part of the Zhujiang (Pearl) River Delta, Chencun has a network of streams crisscrossing its rich and fertile land. A one-hour drive from Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province, brings visitors to Chencun, a quiet world of flowers.
QH Bonsai - Shenzhen, Guangdong province
The QH Bonsai Nursery has been exporting Bonsai from China for over 10 years. Located at Yiyuan Da Sha, Gong Ye 7Rd., Shekou, Shenzhen, P.R.China.
Superior Chinese Bonsai Nursery - Guangzhou, Guangdong
Our nursery is one of the biggest bonsai suppliers in China. A large number of various bonsai, mainly including carmona, ficus, serissa, and zelkova are available for overseas buyers.
Address: 17F/F., Building 3, Jinan Garden, Huangpu Ave, Guangzhou, Guangdong. 510630 Phone: 86-20-87769989 Fax: 86-20-87765652
WEIGUANG PENJING(BONSAI) & GARDENING CORP. - Zhongshan, Guangdong province
Composed of Field Growing, Bonsai sale place, exhibition hall of Bonsai art, hall of Suiseki and room of ceramic pots.
The Chen Family Temple, also known as Guangdong Folk Art Museum - Guangzhou, Guangdong province
This Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family is located at 7 Zhongshan Road in Guangzhou. This is the largest and best preserved and decorated ancient architecture existing in Guangdong province and is a good example of South China architecture and is luxuriously furnished. Decorative pieces and carvings made from limestone, iron, stone and wood, that depict historical events are found throughout the temple. There is also an interesting Bonsai exhibition inside.
CHINA NATIONAL ZHENHUA IMP.& EXP. CORP.. - Guangzhou, Guangdong province
Our nursery is one of the leading bonsai growers and suppliers in China. A large quantity of various bonsai, lucky bamboo (dracaena sanderiana), money trees (pachira) and other plants are available for export at unbeatable prices around a year.
Liu Hau Bonsai Gardens - Canton
The picturesque Liu Hau Bonsai Gardens are situated around a beautiful lake, these Bonsai Gardens contain some excellent examples of Chinese Bonsai. After strolling through the park, you will be treated to a tree-cutting demonstration while enjoying a cup of tea in the teahouse.
Guangxi Museum - Guilin - Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
Guilin is located in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region founded in 1958. Guilin is considered one of the most beautiful cultural cities with a long history in China. With an elevation of 150 a karst region, features a typical karst landscape. Characteristics of Guilin scenery are its oddly-shaped solitary hills rising out of flat ground, transparent waters winding through the region, intricate caves in various shapes and exquisite stones. Hence the popular saying - the mountains and water of Guilin are the finest under heaven. The Guangxi Museum displays botanical and zoological specimens, historical relics, and Taiping history. It also boasts the largest collection of bronze drums (over 300) in China. South Lake Park has 1200 varieties of medicinal herbs, plus orchids and Bonsai trees.
Natural Fantastic Stone Gallery
- Guilin - Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous RegionIn the brief time that I was in Guilin in November 1995 I managed to find my way to the then newly opened Guilin Natural Fantastic Stone Gallery. It is housed in the Seven Star Park situated to the east of the Li River away from the centre of town. As far as I can remember, it was quite a long walk into the park before one arrives at the gallery. At the entrance is a huge river polished boulder with stunning cavities and promontories. The stone collection is housed in newly built, beautifully designed buildings. The collection is an intriguing combination of art, science and culture. Most of the stones, mineral specimens, stalactites and fossils are presented on carved wooden stands in aesthetically pleasing ways. The collection even houses a piece of the Berlin Wall although at that stage it did not have its own stand! Adjacent to the stone gallery is a Penjing collection although when I was there, in 1995, it was in a bad state of disrepair and not very memorable. This article by Carl Morrow (morrow@botzoo.uct.ac.za)
Bonsai to visit in Hong Kong, Kowloon & the New Teritories
Victoria Park - There is a bonsai exhibition every April.
Ching Chung Koon, Tuen Mun, Ching Chung Taoist Association of Hong Kong Ltd Tel: 2393 7495
Victoria Park - There will be a bonsai exhibition at Victoria Park in Hong Kong on March 9, 2001 for 10 days. The park is in the centre of the city near Causeway Bay.
Dr Wu's garden - The Penjing of Dr Wu Yee-sun belongs to the Lingnan School established by his grandfather. The cultivation of potted trees through this "Grow and Clip" method requires great patience, dedication, careful attention to detail, and a lighter, more natural approach to the caring of these plants. Dr Wu's garden is a private Bonsai garden in Hong Kong Island, if you would like to visit please contact his secretary, Ms. Chan, tel: 2524-2221.
The Man Lung Bonsai Garden - is in the Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Tel: (852) 2339 7960 - The 20 artistic pot plants presently placed in this Garden were generously donated to the University in 2000 by Dr Wu Yee-sun. To get there take the MTR to Kowloon Tong station, and take a taxi (taxi trip round 10 minutes, HK $30.)
Kowloon Walled City Park - Kowloon
Laid out like a classic garden of Southern China, this park seeks to preserve the heritage of Kowloon City's fabled Walled City. Among its attractions are a courtyard, the Old South Gate of the Walled City, sculptures, pavilions and flower and tree lined pathways. The garden of the Four Seasons - At the west side of Yamen contains rock features, flowers of the seasons and Bonsai plants. The ground is paved with pebbles, which follows the patterns of the Suzhou School of Gardening. - Open: 6.30am - 11pm daily; free admission
Ching Chung Koon Temple - New Territories
Ching Chung Koon is a popular Taoist temple complex that includes a home for the aged, Ching Chung Koon was founded in 1950 in what was then a rural retreat. It contains many valuable ancient treasures, lanterns from Beijing's Imperial Palace, and traditional Chinese gardens featuring miniature Bonsai trees and lily ponds. The Bonsai tree collection is large both in number and size of the specimens. It is a very valuable collection brought in from many places in China. Some trees are 8ft tall with the bulk of the collection in the 3ft range. The containers that the trees are planted in makes a fascinating study in itself. The temple complex is adjacent to Ching Chung LRT Station.
The Chi Lin Nunnery - Kowloon
Replica of a traditional place of worship from the Tang Dynasty (7th-10th century AD). Inside is a beautifully tended garden with lotus pools, whispering waterfalls and Bonsai trees
Ching Chung Taoist
Head Temple, Ching Chung Path, Tsing Chung Koon Road, Tuen Mun, Tel: 2482-1507.
Directions by public transportation: Take MTR (Subway) to Tsuen Wan Station. Take bus #66M from bus terminal to Tai Hing Estate. Within walking distance around 10 minutes to side entrance of the Ching Chung Taoist.
Yuen Yuen Institute (A religious organization), Sam Dit Tam, Tsuen Wan, Tel: 2492-2220
Directions by public transportation: Take MTR to Tsuen Wan Station. Exit Siu Wo Street and take #81 public light bus (green) directly to Yuen Yuen Institute. (bus trip may take up to 10 minutes)
Hong Kong Bonsai Association - Tel No 2785 9178
Hong Kong Bonsai International Society - Tel No 2474 6702
