Suzhou is called "Garden City". The private gardens in Suzhou were built in the 6th century BC. At the end of the Qing Dynasty, there were more than 70 gardens/kloc-0, and there are more than 50 existing gardens.
From 65438 to 0997, Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden, Master Garden and Huanxiu Mountain Villa in Suzhou classical gardens were included in the World Cultural Heritage List. In 2000, Canglang Pavilion, Lion Forest, Lovers Garden, Art Garden and Retreat Garden, as expansion projects of Suzhou classical gardens, were also listed as world cultural heritage.
Suzhou's classical gardens and homes are integrated, which can be appreciated, traveled and lived. The formation of this architectural form is a creation of human attachment to nature, the pursuit of harmony with nature, and the beautification and improvement of their own living environment in a densely populated city with scarce natural scenery.
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China's philosophy, history and humanistic customs contained in Suzhou classical gardens are the symbol and condensation of Jiangnan's humanistic historical traditions and local customs, which show the essence of China culture and have a unique historical position and great artistic value in the world gardening history. Suzhou classical gardens, represented by Humble Administrator's Garden and Lingering Garden, are known as "recreating Gankun at close range" and are the leaders and pride of China garden culture.
The ancients built gardens to create a life style in which man and nature live in harmony. Garden architecture is an art and a dynamic spiritual world. Pay attention to everything, have the gardener's personality and attitude, and have the owner's playful lifestyle.