China in Bochum

A very special cultural gem in the Botanical Garden of the Ruhr University Bochum, the Chinese Garden, is known far beyond Bochum. It was built in 1990 as a partnership gift from Tongji University Shanghai to Ruhr-University Bochum for its 25th anniversary on an area of 1000 square meters.

As a classic scholar's garden in the style of simple, nature-loving southern Chinese horticulture, the Chinese Garden offers a place of peace and meditation. Its name "Qian Yuan", which means "Qian's Garden", is an allusion to the famous Chinese poet Tao Qian (365-427 AD), whose "Report from the Peach Blossom Spring" is known to everyone in China from an early age is.

The Chinese Garden in the Botanical Garden of the Ruhr University is one of the most authentic Chinese gardens outside of Asia. The Botanical Garden of the Ruhr University Bochum not only has a lot to offer those seeking relaxation and science enthusiasts, but also something very special for visitors interested in culture.