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. Painting and Calligraphy - Paintings and calligraphy represent the garden owner's knowledge of literature and art. References Staten Island Botanical Garden (1999). The New York Chinese Scholar's Garden Interpretive Guide. External links Staten Island Botanical Garden New York Chinese Scholar's Garden Snug Harbor Cultural Center Botanical gardens in New York City Chinese-American history Chinese gardens Chinese-American culture in New York City Parks in Staten Island Sailors' Snug Harbor