Pipa Island in Xiuzhou district, Jiaxing, East China's Zhejiang province, is a small island shaped like a pipa (Chinese lute) that covers 20 hectares in the Grand Canal. The island will open to the public in April, with the KK's Garden as the first business to operate there.

An aerial view of KK's Garden on Pipa Island. [Photo/Tide News]

The garden's unique barn-style architecture blends with the surrounding reeds and waters, and two special residents greet visitors: red-legged pademelons that roam freely and interact affectionately with guests. These pademelons have been introduced as permanent residents, enhancing the island's therapeutic atmosphere.

A visitor holds a red-legged pademelon. [Photo/Tide News]

The garden marks the beginning of Pipa Island's transformation into a cultural and tourism destination that combines ecological experiences, leisure, and education. Its broader vision is to create a healing environment that merges the serenity of the canal with natural vitality, offering a tranquil retreat for those seeking relief from the stresses of daily life.

A riverside view from Pipa Island. [Photo/Tide News]

With construction nearing completion, the entire island will start trial operations at the end of March and officially open at the end of April.