Classical Gardens of Suzhou World Heritage Site

Official name

Classical Gardens of Suzhou | UNESCO

Country

China | Map

Continent

Asia

Location

Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province
31.3166° Lat, 120.4500° Lon | Map

Code

813

Time Zone

Asia/Shanghai (CST, +0800)

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Category

Cultural

Description

Inscribed 1997. 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 profound metaphysical importance of natural beauty in Chinese culture in their meticulous design.