Classical Chinese garden design, which seeks to recreate natural landscapes in miniature, is nowhere better illustrated than in the nine gardens in the historic city of Suzhou. They are generally acknowledged to be masterpieces of the genre. Dating from the 11th-19th century, the gardens reflect the significant metaphysical importance of natural beauty in Chinese culture in their meticulous design.
The Classical Gardens of Suzhou are open from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM from March to October, and from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM from November to February.
No booking needed
The Classical Gardens of Suzhou are a group of gardens in the city of Suzhou, in Jiangsu, China, that are on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Read more on Wikipedia →Summary excerpted from the Wikipedia article Classical Gardens of Suzhou, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be clipped or paraphrased to fit this page.