Liyuan is located on the shore of Lihu Lake with beautiful scenery in Wuxi City. It is one of the main scenic spots of Taihu Lake, a key national scenic spot. It covers 123 mu, of which water area is about two-fifths, and it is famous for its waterscape. Lihu Lake, formerly known as lacquer lake and Wuli lake, is said to have been the place where Dr. Fan Li, a doctor of Yue State, sailed a boat in the Spring and Autumn Period. The lake was named for its people and the garden was named for its lake.