Suzhou Gardens

It was really better than I imagined! Very classical, as expected, with a kind of gentleness like a Jiangnan woman. The weather was very good and sunny at the end of July, and there were free explanations throughout the whole process. The more I learned about it, the more I fell in love with this city. The classical gardens were my dream when I was young!

Suzhou classical gardens began in the Spring and Autumn Period when the Wu Kingdom established its capital in Gusu, took shape in the Five Dynasties, matured in the Song Dynasty, and flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. By the end of the Qing Dynasty, Suzhou had more than 170 gardens of various colors, of which more than 60 are now well preserved and 19 are open to the public, including Canglang Pavilion, Lion Grove, Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden, Master of the Nets Garden, and Yiyuan Garden.



Suzhou classical gardens have a unique historical status and value in the history of world garden construction. With superb artistic techniques of freehand landscape painting, they contain rich Chinese traditional thoughts and cultural connotations. They are a model of garden construction art of Eastern civilization, the leader and pride of Chinese garden culture, and an outstanding representative of Chinese gardens.

There is heaven above and Suzhou and Hangzhou below. Suzhou is represented by gardens, and there is only one such place in the country. Even the surrounding cities have gardens that are a few blocks away from Suzhou.

The ingenuity of Suzhou gardens lies in the ancients' borrowing of scenery, which can bring scenery outside the gardens into the gardens, which is truly ingenious. In the Humble Administrator's Garden, this is one of them.

Suzhou gardens are indeed full of scenery, but they may be more charming when there are fewer people. Friends who are interested should try to get up early.

I like the various small windows in Suzhou Gardens. It is really enjoyable to appreciate them. Today I appreciate a window, tomorrow I change to another one. There are various shapes, and every day is fresh. Suzhou Gardens are well-deserved of their reputation. There are scenery at every step, and you will never want to leave!

Suzhou Gardens: A New Scene at Every Step, Every Window is Different

The short tour only gave me a preliminary understanding of Suzhou Gardens.

If you come to Suzhou for tourism, you must come here.

Suzhou gardens best embody the subtlety and elegance of the Jiangnan region.

The Humble Administrator's Garden is very peaceful. Since I live nearby, I come here to take pictures every time it snows.

Suzhou's various gardens are similar, so visiting one is enough.

I went to the Humble Administrator's Garden and the Lion Grove. There were a lot of people during the tourist holidays, but it was very Jiangnan style. I could feel that those wealthy businessmen in those days could not make further progress in officialdom, so they could only compete with each other in gardens and food, which led to the formation of the world-famous classical gardens and Suzhou and Hangzhou cuisines.

If you like garden culture, you can stay for two days. If you just want to take a look, you can stay for one day.

If you want to spend a day, you can start from Daoqian Street, go to the Humble Administrator's Garden first, then go to the Master of the Nets Garden. There is enough time to have lunch. In the afternoon, go to the nearby Lion Grove, and then take a bus to the Lingering Garden.

If you want to travel for two days, on the first day, you can visit the Humble Administrator's Garden, Lion Grove, Tiger Hill, and Hanshan Temple. On the second day, you can visit the Xuanmiao Temple, Lingering Garden, Master of the Nets Garden, Canglang Pavilion, and finally Panmen.

People who like gardens will be crazy about this heritage, while people who are not interested in gardens will find it uninteresting.

This is a breath that permeates the city, and this feeling becomes stronger after staying here for a few days.

Suzhou has many attractions but they are scattered. I simply booked a day tour and visited many temples, shopping stores and cruise ships. It can be considered a visit. The streets and stations here are all suitable for the scenery of tourist areas. It's a pity that we were too rushed to visit, otherwise the slow life here should be nice

Suzhou classical gardens are known as "paradise in the city, fairyland in the world". Their exquisiteness, elegance and profound cultural heritage are worth people's careful appreciation. Such beautiful classical gardens must be elegant if visited at night. The "Dream of Garden Tour" Night Garden of Suzhou Wangshi Garden gives us the opportunity to enjoy the garden at night. The Night Garden of Wangshi Garden is not open until 7:30 in the evening, but people come to wait at the gate at 6 o'clock. When it is close to the opening time, there is already a long queue at the gate. In the past, when visiting Wangshi Garden, due to the location and light, the family hall carvings on the south side of the "Zao Yao Gao Xiang" gatehouse were overlooked. Visiting the garden at night, due to the illumination of the palace lanterns, it is clearer than during the day.

Suzhou classical gardens, in a limited space, reflect ancient philosophical concepts, cultural awareness and aesthetic tastes by stacking mountains and arranging water, planting flowers and trees, configuring garden buildings, adding plaques, couplets, calligraphy and painting, carvings, furniture, and ornaments, thus forming a poetic and picturesque literati freehand landscape garden, which allows people to "enjoy the beauty of mountains and rivers without leaving the city, and enjoy the fun of forests and springs while living in a busy city." Walking among them, gently waving a silk fan, it seems as if you are the person who has traveled through time in the ancient Kunqu Opera, how leisurely and elegant.

I have admired Suzhou gardens for a long time. This time I mainly went to Liuyuan, Canglang Pavilion and Keyuan. I did not go to Wangshiyuan because there were too many people. I think only when there are few people in the gardens can you feel the winding paths and twists and turns.

Suzhou classical gardens are known to people since elementary school, and Humble Administrator's Garden is a model of them. Pavilions, terraces, towers, pavilions, terraces, and stone boats... Every step and every scene reflects the reservedness of the people in the south of the Yangtze River, their control over details, and their ultimate pursuit of the beauty of life. It is not an exaggeration to use Humble Administrator's Garden to represent the entire garden culture. It is well deserved. It is one level higher than the Ge Garden and He Garden in Yangzhou, with the most complete landscape and the largest garden.

Suzhou gardens are the best in the world. Today, Suzhou and Yangzhou both have well-preserved a large number of classical gardens with high artistic taste. In 1997, Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden, Master of the Nets Garden and Huanxiu Villa were listed as world cultural heritage as representatives of Suzhou classical gardens; in 2000, Canglang Pavilion, Lion Grove, Couple Garden and Retreat Garden were added. When you go to Suzhou, you should not only go to see Tiger Hill Pagoda and listen to Suzhou Pingtan, but also go to see Suzhou's classical gardens.

Suzhou classical gardens are freehand gardens. If you don’t understand its history and the stories behind each attraction, then all the gardens will look like the same garden in your eyes.

You may say: "Isn't it just pavilions, towers, bridges and rockery?" It is not an ordinary garden. "Low-key, luxurious and meaningful" is its label, and "man-made, but as if created by nature" is its characteristic.

Suzhou Classical Gardens, one of the world cultural heritages, enjoys the reputation of "the best gardens in Jiangnan, and Suzhou gardens are the best in Jiangnan". It is praised as "recreating the world within a short distance". It is the leader and pride of Chinese garden culture and an outstanding representative of Chinese gardens. Suzhou Classical Gardens began when the Wu Kingdom established its capital in Gusu during the Spring and Autumn Period, formed in the Five Dynasties, matured in the Song Dynasty, and flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. By the end of the Qing Dynasty, Suzhou had more than 170 gardens of various colors, of which more than 60 are well preserved and 19 are open to the public, mainly including Canglang Pavilion, Lion Grove, Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden, Master of the Nets Garden, and Yiyuan Garden.

I went there on October 1, 2015. The Suzhou classical gardens are beautiful and the design is ingenious. Very good

Suzhou has many types of scenic spots, including gardens, ancient towns, old streets, pagodas and temples. But the gardens are the most famous, and it makes sense that they are famous.

However, it is recommended that you either learn about it yourself or hire a guide. Otherwise, you will not be able to see the beauty of the gardens if you just look at them. Its beauty is supported by culture. If you don't understand, you will get bored after visiting three or four gardens, and they will all feel the same.

I am like this. I think Tiger Hill is very beautiful when I see it. But I also strongly recommend Tiger Hill.

Suzhou Gardens is a general term for the landscape gardens in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. The main Suzhou Gardens include Canglang Pavilion, Lion Grove, Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden, Master of the Nets Garden, and Yiyuan Garden.

Suzhou gardens are a world-renowned cultural heritage, with white walls and black tiles, small bridges and flowing water, pavilions and towers. Each garden has its own unique beauty, and has a unique style on sunny and rainy days. It is recommended to visit the Master of Nets Garden at night. The Master of Nets Garden is the only Suzhou-style garden that opens a night garden. Unlike the hustle and bustle during the day, the night garden is more quiet and peaceful. The lights illuminate the covered bridge, the reflection sways in the lotus pond, the Kunqu opera singing, and the Suzhou style is everywhere under the night.

A must-see when visiting Suzhou, the garden design is really ingenious!!!

Suzhou gardens are three-dimensional paintings that are solidified into poems. They are poetic and picturesque, and you can feel the profound cultural heritage of their builders everywhere.

Suzhou Gardens, also known as "Suzhou Classical Gardens", are a world cultural heritage, a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction, and one of the top ten scenic spots in China. It is known as the "City of Gardens" and enjoys the reputation of "Gardens in Jiangnan are the best in the world, and Suzhou gardens are the best in Jiangnan". It is praised as "recreating the world within a short distance". It is the leader and pride of Chinese garden culture and an outstanding representative of Chinese gardens.

Suzhou gardens began in the Spring and Autumn Period when the Wu Kingdom established its capital in Gusu, took shape in the Five Dynasties, matured in the Song Dynasty, and flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. By the end of the Qing Dynasty, Suzhou had more than 170 gardens of various colors, of which more than 60 are now well preserved and 19 are open to the public, including Canglang Pavilion, Lion Grove, Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden, Master of the Nets Garden, and Yiyuan Garden.

It rained for two consecutive days when I visited Suzhou Gardens. There was no navigation at that time. I took the bus to each garden. Although the station name was correct, I had to go through many twists and turns to find the garden. There are no tall buildings in the old city of Suzhou, which is to maintain the style of classical gardens, so as not to find modern buildings when looking up in the gardens. The ingenuity of "recreating the world within a short distance" is the leader and pride of Chinese garden culture, which is very different from the complicated Baroque and Rococo style of European court gardens.

Very beautiful. I knew about Suzhou gardens from books before, but I felt it more deeply after I went there.

The classical gardens are still worth visiting. The landscapes are ingenious, and the Lion Grove is even more lifelike. It is also a pleasure to walk through the rockery.

Although I have been in the south for many years, I have seen many small bridges and flowing water. However, it is reasonable that Suzhou gardens are famous throughout the country. You can go to gardens like the Humble Administrator's Garden to have a look. There are many informal gardens in Suzhou. You should consult clearly before going.

It is a world cultural heritage, a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction, one of the top ten scenic spots in China, known as the "City of Gardens", and enjoys the reputation of "the best gardens in Jiangnan, and the best gardens in Suzhou in Jiangnan". It is praised as "recreating the world within a short distance". It is the leader and pride of Chinese garden culture and an outstanding representative of Chinese gardens.

Suzhou gardens have a unique historical position and value in the history of world garden construction. With their superb artistic techniques of freehand landscape painting and rich Chinese traditional thoughts and cultural connotations, they are a model of garden construction art of Eastern civilization.

There are many gardens in Suzhou, the most famous of which are the Humble Administrator's Garden and the Lingering Garden. You can choose to visit these two representative gardens, which are quite nice.

Classic garden scenery, everything is within sight.

Very good, the garden design is very good, the scenery is also good, it is worth a visit

Quiet and elegant, with an antique flavor. The interesting rocks and winding paths in the garden make us feel like we have returned to the ancient times, when we were beautiful girls in the boudoir, playing in the garden; we were poets drinking and reciting poems.

"There is heaven above and Suzhou and Hangzhou below", you will know this is true after you have been there: small bridges and flowing water, ancient streets and alleys, silk and satin, and beautiful women beside you. In just three days, I felt the urge to settle down here. There are several places that friends who go to Suzhou must visit: gardens, Pingjiang Road Ancient Street, and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal.

The main purpose of Humble Administrator's Garden is to appreciate the lotus so you have to go there during the lotus blooming season. This time I could only visit the Lion Grove and Tang Yin Garden, but to be honest, it is not suitable to bring children to visit the garden because you need to watch and appreciate it quietly. If you bring children there, they will just be busy watching them.

Pingjiang Road is a good place, quaint, elegant and unique. It is a place for leisure and quietness, as well as a snack street and shopping street. Many stores are decorated in a unique style, such as the bookstore I like: Cat's Sky City. Sitting upstairs, sipping tea, reading books, and occasionally looking up at the scenery outside the window, it is so comfortable.

Cruise is also an important way to experience the life of Suzhou people. Sitting in a small boat, holding an oil-paper umbrella, watching the willow trees on both sides swaying in the wind, doesn't it look like the plot of the royal family going to the south of the Yangtze River in TV? [snicker]

Important tips: 1. You can choose a hotel in the old school area. Accommodation and dining are very convenient and the price is affordable. The key is that it is very close to major attractions. It only takes about ten minutes to get to the Humble Administrator's Garden on Pingjiang Road. 2. Remember to bring 🌂 with you. It is said that "Sunny Suzhou is not as good as rainy Suzhou, and rainy Suzhou is not as good as night Suzhou". Suzhou rains for about 200 days out of 365 days a year, and it is known as the misty Jiangnan. I didn't bring an umbrella, but when I went to play, it suddenly rained and I bought two small umbrellas at a high price. They are small umbrellas [sweating]

Three days is too short to have a rough experience of Suzhou people's life. Goodbye! Suzhou!

Suzhou Gardens is a general term for the landscape gardens in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. Classical garden architecture is unique in Han architecture and has made great achievements. Suzhou Gardens are also known as "Suzhou Classical Gardens", mainly private gardens. It began when the Wu Kingdom established its capital in Gusu during the Spring and Autumn Period (during the reign of King Helu of Wu, 514 BC), formed in the Five Dynasties, matured in the Song Dynasty, and flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. By the end of the Qing Dynasty, Suzhou had more than 170 gardens of various colors, of which more than 60 are now well preserved and 19 are open to the public. In 1997, Suzhou Classical Gardens were listed in the World Heritage List as a representative of Chinese gardens. They were praised as "recreating the world within a short distance" and are the leader and pride of Chinese garden culture. Suzhou Gardens mainly include Canglang Pavilion, Lion Grove, Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden, Master of the Nets Garden, and Yiyuan. The Humble Administrator's Garden, the Lingering Garden, the Master of the Nets Garden and Huanxiu Villa, which are typical examples of Suzhou classical gardens, were built during the heyday of the development of private gardens in Suzhou. They have become the model and representative of many classical gardens in Suzhou with their profound artistic conception, exquisite construction, elegant art and rich cultural connotations.

Regardless of whether they were masters or servants, the prestige of the family seemed to be enhanced by gardens and mansions, just like a rich man returning home in glory. Building gardens was not only for the master's enjoyment, but also the best way to show his social status to the society. Therefore, gardens were not only for the owner to see, but also for outsiders to see - although the gardens of wealthy families were not open to the public at that time, enclosing a garden with a high wall was like saying in silent language: our family is prosperous and powerful, passers-by should be careful.

Chinese gardens are the best in the world. Although many gardens have become ruins after the vicissitudes of life, "the palace of Chu is completely destroyed, and the boatmen still have doubts about where to find them." Some gardens still exist today, but have become the property of the entire people. They have been enclosed by the relevant departments and sold tickets to the people to make money. But how many people know how many times these gardens have changed hands? Who were the original owners?

I used to think that Chinese people love to build gardens because they have a natural love of beauty. Later, I gradually realized that the love of beauty is not the main motivation for building gardens. The main purpose is to show off the style of the owner.

In fact, ancient Chinese politics was truly "people-oriented", but this "people" was certainly not the general public, but those who had power and whose words were law. All activities had to revolve around them, and building gardens was like a young girl buying fashion clothes today, a kind of luxury consumption that brought honor to herself.

Today, the gardens that remain are just like this: prosperous things are scattered with fragrant dust, flowing water is ruthless and grass grows in spring. At dusk, the east wind complains about the birds, and the falling flowers are like people falling from a building.

As the first of the four famous gardens in China, the Humble Administrator's Garden is the last work of Master Subonebe.

This is Suzhou, a place where talented scholars from the south of the Yangtze River write about their sorrows, and where gentle women walk with oil-paper umbrellas. The Humble Administrator's Garden and the Lion Grove, probably because of the experience of the Retreat and Reflection Garden, are not that shocking.

Suzhou Gardens is a general term for the landscape gardens in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. Classical garden architecture is unique in Han architecture and has made great achievements. Suzhou Gardens are also known as "Suzhou Classical Gardens", which are mainly private gardens. It began when the Wu Kingdom built its capital in Gusu during the Spring and Autumn Period (during the reign of King Helu of Wu, 514 BC), formed in the Five Dynasties, matured in the Song Dynasty, and flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. By the end of the Qing Dynasty, Suzhou had more than 170 gardens of various colors, of which more than 60 are now well preserved and 19 are open to the public. In 1997, Suzhou Classical Gardens were listed in the World Heritage List as a representative of Chinese gardens, and were praised as "recreating the world within a short distance", and are the leader and pride of Chinese garden culture. Suzhou Gardens mainly include Canglang Pavilion, Lion Grove, Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden, Master of the Nets Garden, and Yiyuan.

A bunch of grandpas and aunts dancing in the square... It's just too much! I don't recommend going there

Suzhou classical gardens are a very large concept. They include such famous gardens as Humble Administrator's Garden, Lion Grove, Master of the Nets Garden, etc. Suzhou classical gardens are famous all over the world mainly because of their exquisite design, rich cultural heritage, and scenery that changes with the seasons. The main attraction is that the rockery, Taihu stones, bamboo forests and houses form different scenery, which is the so-called changing scenery with every step. Spring flowers, summer nights, autumn moon, winter snow, brewing tea, playing chess and falling lanterns are the most comfortable and classic garden life.

When talking about Suzhou, classical gardens are synonymous. When I was in junior high school, there was an article by Mr. Ye Shengtao in the Chinese textbook, which was extremely beautiful. The main characteristics of Suzhou classical gardens are that they are ingenious, with different scenery as you move around, and no two are the same.

Walking in the classical gardens in the misty rain is a unique experience~

You must visit the gardens when you come to Suzhou, and you can't miss the Lion Grove. However, the rockery really made me dizzy. If you don't have great confidence in yourself, don't go in. I jumped out because I really couldn't find a way out.

There are several gardens, I suggest you just visit one or two, they are all roughly the same. The design of Suzhou gardens is similar to the "Summer Resort". Is it because of global warming in recent years? Why can't I feel cool? Hahaha.

The gardens are elegant and have the reputation of "the best gardens in Jiangnan, and the best gardens in Suzhou".

The only thing to do when you come to Suzhou is to visit the gardens. Pingjiang Road and Suzhou's delicacies are unexpected. I realized the beauty of Suzhou later. The beauty of Hangzhou is external, while the beauty of Suzhou is internal, a kind of book fragrance and classical charm that is integrated. A slow-living attitude that does not compete with others in a corner. Apart from the sultry weather and the incomprehensible Wu dialect, Suzhou is really a representative of Chinese cities, with beautiful gardens and beautiful water towns. Ancient towns like Zhouzhuang alone are endless. Not to mention the numerous gardens. Although I only went to the Master of the Nets Garden, the Lingering Garden and the Humble Administrator's Garden due to time constraints. But these three gardens also made me linger, and I look forward to touring Suzhou next time!

I have been to the Lingering Garden and the Humble Administrator's Garden twice because they are very famous. The Master of the Nets Garden and the Lion Grove are new choices.

Many people say that you only need to visit two famous gardens in Suzhou, as they are basically the same. I chose them according to this statement when I went there for the first time. In September 2014, I went to Suzhou for the second time and revisited the Lingering Garden and the Humble Administrator's Garden. Because it is off-season, there are relatively few people, so it is difficult to easily choose a place when taking pictures. So I chose the Master of the Nets Garden, which is not well known by many people. There are very few people and the scenery is also very good. Although it is small in size, it is still very exquisite and it is easy to find a place to take pictures. There are not many people in the Lion Grove either. My baby likes the Lion Grove the most because there is a maze with fake stones in the Lion Grove that he likes. He flips up and down in it and has a lot of fun. The Lingering Garden is relatively small, and it is more famous, so it seems to be very crowded. Although there are more people in the Humble Administrator's Garden, it is not as crowded as the Lingering Garden because of its large area. Moreover, the lotus pond in the Humble Administrator's Garden is really beautiful.

I was very shocked when I went to Suzhou Gardens. There is heaven above and Suzhou and Hangzhou below.

The classical gardens of Suzhou are very different from the royal gardens of Chengde in Beijing. The former are small and exquisite, while the latter are grand and magnificent.

Suzhou Gardens, a World Heritage Site, is a must-see attraction in Suzhou. If you don't visit it, you've never been there.

In addition to the silk beauties, the most worth seeing in Suzhou is the exquisite gardens, from which you can see the life of ancient sages under the influence of Confucian culture, experience the changes of the times, and feel the profound cultural heritage of China.

Once you enter the courtyard, follow the guide's steps and listen to his explanations, you will be able to more deeply appreciate the characteristics of the garden and the designer's ingenuity.

Suzhou Gardens are famous all over the world. You must visit Suzhou Gardens when you go to Suzhou. Although the tickets are a bit expensive, haha, choose to visit

Suzhou Gardens,

It is also a precious cultural landscape, architects, philosophers, poets, painters,

Ordinary people each experienced the clues, philosophy, poetry and rhythm they were looking for.

If Suzhou gardens are unfolded flat, it will be the most realistic landscape painting;

Drinking tea, playing the zither, reciting poems and arranging flowers in the garden is the most inspiring;

In the eyes of tourists who know little about China, Suzhou gardens are the best museums.

Suzhou gardens are concentrated natural landscapes, allowing people to "enjoy the beauty of mountains and forests without leaving the city, and enjoy the fun of forests and springs while living in a busy city";

Humble Administrator's Garden: A Quiet Place in a Bustling City

The long street outside the wall is busy with traffic

But in the midst of the struggle, under the dark roof

But it is the leisure of fish playing on lotus leaves

The tranquility of banana trees

Suzhou gardens are also the best in the world. There are free explanations in the Lion Garden, haha, which is very powerful. The gardens are really beautiful. It is said that the construction of Suzhou gardens was originally done by painters who first painted on the wall and then built it, so every corner has the feeling of being in a painting, especially looking out from each window is a painting. Listening and thinking about the various meanings of the old society hidden in each corner, I can only sigh at the enjoyment of the ancients. It's a pity that autumn has arrived, and there are a bit of desolate scenes everywhere. The lotus pond is also full of withered lotus, which is a bit disappointing, but thinking about the scene of listening to the rain in the middle of the night withered lotus is also very beautiful. The summer here must be very unforgettable. The most famous thing about the Lion Forest is the rockery. Qianlong had to come here to play N times when he went to the south of the Yangtze River, and then drilled the rockery. It is said that it was arranged according to Zhuge Liang's Nine Palaces and Eight Diagrams. Qianlong went in for 4 hours the longest time before coming out, but I always came out from the nearest exit, so I couldn't finish the tour inside. It was really amazing.

This garden is quite stunning. If you live in such a garden, there is indeed enough space for big stories to happen. The ancients really enjoyed it. No matter where they sat, they would feel poetic and picturesque.

We went to the famous gardens in Suzhou, the Humble Administrator's Garden and the Lion Grove. My impression: people, people, people, people! Maybe it was the end of the journey, and my energy was almost exhausted. In addition, I lost interest when I saw the huge crowds.

Finally, I saw the Suzhou Garden. Because the place is small, the garden designer spent a lot of time setting up various obstacles in the garden. Of course, these obstacles are called "scenery", which makes it impossible for you to understand the whole picture of the garden at once, thus achieving the purpose of "one step, one scene". It is really beautiful, but coming from the north, I feel that it is not open. Although I walked through all the corners and didn't spend much effort, I felt that the 70 yuan was too expensive after I came out! I guess the ticket price is also based on a one-time deal, and there is no plan to have repeat customers

Suzhou is known as the "City of Gardens". Suzhou gardens have a long history. During the heyday of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, there were more than 200 gardens scattered throughout the ancient city. Dozens of them are still well preserved, representing the style of Jiangnan gardens in the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Suzhou classical gardens are known as "the best gardens in Jiangnan, and the best gardens in Suzhou" for their antiquity, beauty, refinement and elegance. They are unique tourist resources in Suzhou. On December 4, 1997, the 21st plenary session of the United Nations World Heritage Committee approved the inclusion of Suzhou classical gardens, with Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden, Master of the Nets Garden and Huanxiu Villa as typical examples, in the World Heritage List; on November 30, 2000, the 24th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee approved the addition of Canglang Pavilion, Lion Grove, Yipu, Couple Garden and Retreat Garden to the World Heritage List.

Classical gardens are the biggest attraction of Suzhou. Suzhou gardens have a long history. In the heyday of Ming and Qing Dynasties, there were more than 200 gardens scattered inside and outside the ancient city. There are still dozens of well-preserved gardens, representing the Jiangnan garden styles of Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties in China. The Humble Administrator's Garden is the largest and best garden that must be visited. In addition, the Lingering Garden, Lion Grove, Master of the Nets Garden, Canglang Pavilion, etc., each has its own characteristics and are worth visiting if you have enough time. If time is tight, you can choose one or two to visit to get a general idea.

You can already see its beauty from the pictures taken with your mobile phone. This is the Humble Administrator's Garden. It is very beautiful. It would be even better if there were fewer people. There is a display of Suzhou embroidery inside. It is so beautiful.

Suzhou's classical gardens are the city's name card, and are also the most beautiful, precious and rare assets of Suzhou. For example, the Humble Administrator's Garden, the Lion Grove, the Lingering Garden, the Master of the Nets Garden, Huanxiu Villa, and the gardens of Mudu are all worth visiting.

Walking into the classical gardens of Suzhou is like walking into an ink painting.

There is no place that is not exquisite!

There is nothing that is not exquisite!

A world heritage-level classical garden.

It makes people intoxicated and reluctant to leave.

There is a reason why this huge stone is placed here. Suzhou gardens are all about tricks. If you can see all the beautiful scenery at a glance when you enter the garden, there will be no beauty. Therefore, a large piece of Taihu stone from the underground of West Lake is placed here, which not only shows the status of the owner but also highlights the high taste. The most typical representative of Suzhou gardens is the Humble Administrator's Garden. According to the tour guide, Cao Xueqin, who wrote Dream of the Red Chamber, lived here when he was young~~~~

The laying of floor tiles in Suzhou gardens is very particular. There is a wall on the left side for men and the right side for women. The bricks in the photo are in a herringbone shape, indicating that the male owner hoped to be superior to others. The bricks on the female side are in a grid shape, indicating that they should be well-behaved and follow the rules of being a woman.