Secret Chinese Scholar's Garden on Staten Island | One of my favorite places in NYC

Google Maps Location: https://goo.gl/maps/z5YV5LemRMJEniLT7 From Wikipedia: "The New York Chinese Scholar's Garden (simplified Chinese: 寄兴园; traditional Chinese: 寄興園; pinyin: Jìxīng Yuán; Jyutping: Gei3hing1 Jyun4) is a part of the Staten Island Botanical Garden, located in the Snug Harbor Cultural Center. The garden materials were shipped to Staten Island in the spring of 1998 and the garden opened in June 1999. A team of 40 Chinese artists and artisans from Suzhou constructed the garden. The president of the botanical garden, Frances Paulo Huber, recognized the need for an authentic Chinese garden in 1984. The garden was finally constructed with the support of many partners, including the Staten Island Botanical Garden, the City of New York, the Landscape Architecture Company of China, the Metropolitan Chinese American Community, various private foundations, and hundreds of individuals and corporate donors. After a long series of collaborations a contract was signed with the Landscape Architecture Corporation of China. Mr. Zou Gongwu was appointed as chief project designer. The garden is designed with elegance (ya, 雅) in mind. The garden is traditionally entered through a narrow passage where meditation takes place, prior to entering the main garden. The design of the garden produces harmony through its views and concepts. The garden creates an infinite space within an enclosed area. The borrowed view extends space beyond the border of the garden. The hidden view creates suspense and excitement as one moves deeper into the garden. The opposite view is framed by a moon gate or floral window. Wood - Nails or glue are not used in a Chinese garden. Wooden elements are joined together using traditional Chinese construction techniques. Rocks - In Chinese literature, rocks are described as the "bones of the earth." Water - The garden contains three ponds and one waterfall. Water is thought of as the arteries of the world. Plantings - China has contributed the rose, lilac, daphne, species of rhododendron, and the peony to the rest of the world. Trees, shrubs, and flowers are selected for shape, seasonal character, and symbolic meaning. Furniture - The furniture of the garden is called the "internal organs." Walls - Walls are strategically placed in the garden for design purposes. Walkways - The curvature of the walkways offer many views and angles. Pavilions - There are two pavilion in the garden. One is for the scholar's study and the other provides visual access to various other scenes. Xie - A Xie is a building one half hovering over a lake. The designs makes it seem that the building is floating in the water. Bridge - Bridges are often curvy, providing visitors a better view of the surroundings. Painting and Calligraphy - Paintings and calligraphy represent the garden owner's knowledge of literature and art." Support me on Patreon :   / actionkid   My website: http://www.actionkidadventures.com/ Follow me on Instagram:   / actionkid105   Follow me on Twitter:   / actionkid105   The links below contain Amazon affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I'll receive a small commission from your purchases. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Filmed Using GoPro HERO7 Black: https://geni.us/GjMKQE -Amazon Samsung 128GB microSD Card: https://geni.us/tBkgVv -Amazon FeiyuTech G6 Gimbal: https://geni.us/kMaBP -Amazon Zoom H1n Handy Recorder (2018 Model): https://geni.us/Rgg0UnL -Amazon Zoom Microphone Windscreen: https://geni.us/YmCY -Amazon Clothing & Accessories Repel Reverse Folding Inverted Umbrella: https://geni.us/XVhOr2D -Amazon Rockport Men's City Play: https://geni.us/A28N1vZ -Amazon LowePro Photo Classic 300 AW: https://geni.us/GVSqyIo -Amazon Video Editing Software & Hardware CyberLink PowerDirector: https://geni.us/1bEdFX -Amazon AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 3.70 GHz: https://geni.us/2OZWq -Amazon GeForce GTX 1080 Ti: https://geni.us/VgdsxQ1 -Amazon WD Blue 3D NAND 2TB SSD: https://geni.us/TB8XI2d -Amazon WD Black 500GB High-Performance NVMe PCIe Internal SSD: https://geni.us/H9XZw -Amazon Anker USB 3.0 Card Reader: https://geni.us/Gkk3p -Amazon Camera Equipment I used or have used Rode Wireless Go: https://geni.us/h0DSB -Amazon GoPro Fusion — 360 Waterproof Digital VR Camera with Spherical 5.2K HD Video 18MP Photos: https://geni.us/NymhxoZ -Amazon GoPro Battery Dual Battery Charger: https://geni.us/HWdxuF5 -Amazon Anker PowerCore 10000 Power Bank: https://geni.us/isJy -Amazon Anker PowerCore 5000 Power Bank: https://geni.us/RP6hEc -Amazon Smatree 3pcs Long Aluminum Thumbscrew: https://geni.us/BRPd0D -Amazon Panasonic G7: https://geni.us/BIoFuQ -Amazon Panasonic LUMIX G Vario Lens, 14-140MM, F3.5-5.6 ASPH: https://geni.us/hmf5kF -Amazon AmazonBasics Medium DSLR Gadget Bag: https://geni.us/DX76eKB -Amazon $40 off your first Airbnb: https://abnb.me/e/Fcv5uDxbWZ