Garden of Wonders is an attraction at Hong Kong Disneyland's Mystic Point that features sculptures that could cast an optical illusion by viewing from a certain angle/distance.
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Summary
Roam a well-manicured garden of three ornate exhibits from around the globe and discover something fascinating in their curious arrangements: when glimpsed through a special viewing station, an optical illusion reveals an entirely new marvel.
Anamorphic Sculpture
Watch as three statues—a firebird, a Qilin (also known as the Chinese unicorn) and a carp—transform into one striking sculpture right before your eyes.
Lamassu Bas-Relief
Three segments of an ancient carving form a celestial being from Mesopotamian mythology, the Lamassu. Together they are arranged in such a manner to provide a forced perspective optical illusion for photo opportunities.
The Lamassu is based directly on a relief statue on display in Chicago's Oriental Institute, collected from Dur-Sharrukin, the Fortress of Sargon II in present day Khorsabad.
Neptune Anamorphic Mosaic
See the Roman god of the sea, Neptune, spring to life when viewing this mosaic through the strategically positioned oculus. This illusion is based on three-dimensional sidewalk art and provide photo opportunities for guests to stand on the pillars.
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