| Talking about China, you will think of the images of | | | | classic garden in Suzhou, It is originally built in the |
| Chinese classical garden. Suzhou, a cultural and | | | | Tang Dynasty. Canglang Pavilion emphasizes the |
| historical city in east China Jiangsu Province, is | | | | harmony between man made buildings and the |
| celebrated around the world for its elegant gardens. | | | | natural environment which features a range of |
| If you are a Chinese Gardens lover, don't miss to go | | | | man-made mountains on the inside and landscapes on |
| there. | | | | the outside. |
| Suzhou is also known as "Gusu city", having the fame | | | | Yuan Style Suzhou Gardens: The famous example is |
| of "Oriental Venice" with more than 2500 years | | | | the Lion Grove Garden which is reputed as a |
| history. As the world of garden, Suzhou offers the | | | | "kingdom of artificial mountains". Built in 1342, the |
| best museum to show its ancient gardens which are | | | | garden is an ideal sightseeing site as it many elegant |
| the gem of classical garden architecture in south | | | | pavilions, majestic towers and numerous other works |
| China and has been included in the UNESCO heritage | | | | of art. What fun it will be when you are viewing |
| list. | | | | fragrant flowers and winding delicate corridors! |
| Local chronicles reveal that Suzhou city held nearly | | | | Ming Style Suzhou Gardens: The famous example is |
| 200 gardens during its heyday. As the saying goes, | | | | the Humble Administrator' s Garden. The garden |
| gardens to the south of Yangtze River are the best | | | | consists of three parts with different types of |
| in the World and Suzhou gardens are the best among | | | | buildings around streams and ponds. In the main |
| them. These gardens attain their high reputation not | | | | garden, there are four pavilions placed at different |
| only for their vast numbers, but also for their | | | | spots. Each pavilion has a very beautiful and lyrical |
| charming natural beauty and harmonious construction. | | | | name which represent the four seasons. |
| Enjoying or appraising Suzhou Gardens, you should | | | | |
| keep in mind six points as below: | | | | Qing Style Suzhou Gardens: The famous example is |
| Conception | | | | the Lingering Garden. Possessing typical Qing style, it |
| | | | | is well-known for the exquisite beauty of its |
| The way rockery and waters are arranged | | | | magnificent halls, and the various sizes, shapes, and |
| | | | | colors of the buildings. Dating from the 11th-19th |
| Pavilions, terraces, halls and chambers | | | | century, the gardens reflect the profound |
| | | | | metaphysical importance of natural beauty in Chinese |
| Flower and tree arrangements | | | | culture in their meticulous design. |
| | | | | Recommended tours: |
| Appropriate name | | | | Day 01 Arrival Suzhou |
| | | | | Arrive in Suzhou. Be met at the airport and |
| Poetic touch | | | | transferred to your hotel. Free at leisure for the rest |
| The Surging Waves Pavilion, the Lion Grove Garden, | | | | of the day. |
| the Humble Administrator Garden and the Lingering | | | | Day 02 Suzhou |
| Garden in Suzhou are inscribed as the Four Most | | | | Depart from hotel in the morning and be transferred |
| Famous Gardens in China and they represent the | | | | to visit Humble Administrator Garden, the Tiger Hill |
| different styles of Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing | | | | and the Lingering Garden. |
| Dynasties. And the Garden of the Master of the Nets | | | | Day 03 Departure Suzhou |
| is another exquisite garden in this city. | | | | Visit the Garden of the Master of the Nets in the |
| Song Style Suzhou Gardens: The famous example is | | | | morning. Free at leisure until to be transferred to the |
| the Blue Wave Pavilion (Canglangting). The oldest | | | | airport for your next destination. |