Yuyuan, the famous garden built, starting in 1559, with pavilions, ponds, rocks and enchanting views, is a wonder for the eyes and it is also a place that was conceived to keep bad luck outside its walls. Acting as guards are the “Ddragon Walls” - walls with crests and scales winding into phenomenal dragons’ heads. The most beautiful of them all - known as the Dragon crossing the clouds - hides a detail which few are aware of - a tiny stone toad, positioned under its chin. An unusual and extravagant touch, but rife with significance. While, traditionally, the dragon represents strength and luck, the toad represents well-being and longevity. The Huxinting Tea House, right in the middle of the lake, was also built to keep evil spirits at bay, thanks to the zig-zag bridge leading to its entrance. It’s winding path is meant to impede them from getting to the building and disturbing its guests. And not just your ordinary guests - since 1855, the year in which this private refuge from the Ming Dynasty was turned into a tea house, Huxinting has received illustrious visitors from around the world. Even Bill Clinton and Queen Elizabeth II sipped tea within its walls during their respective visits to Shanghai.
A new movie starring Bvlgari Global Brand Ambassador Priyanka Chopra Jonas and produced by Atomic Production and directed by Andrea Rovetta, gives viewers an unprecedented view of Bvlgari Hotel Roma, taking them behind the scenes to discover the craftsmanship and culture that inspired the property.
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