classical gardens of suzhou
states: [china]
category: cultural
year: 1997
location: Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 31.3166666700, 120.4500000000
last visited: 2011
unesco id: 813
world heritage site: 813
The Classical Gardens of Suzhou, a UNESCO World Heritage site in China, are masterpieces of traditional Chinese landscaping, blending art, nature, and architecture. Designed by scholars centuries ago, these serene gardens feature elegant pavilions, winding paths, and tranquil ponds adorned with rockeries and ancient trees. Reflecting philosophical ideals of harmony, they offer a timeless escape and a window into China’s refined cultural past.
