Why are Suzhou classical gardens included in the world cultural heritage?

Suzhou classical garden is a "literati freehand landscape garden", which is called "silent poem, three-dimensional painting".

Suzhou classical gardens were born out of the prosperous, rich and leisurely life in ancient times. Bridges, flowing water, people and poetic Jiangnan give gardeners aesthetic imagination.

When did you start applying for World Heritage? 1997 65438+February 4th, Suzhou classical gardens, with Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden, Master of Nets Garden and Huanxiu Mountain Villa as typical examples, were listed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO. In 2000, Canglang Pavilion, Lion Forest, Art Garden, Lotus Garden and Tuisi Garden were included in the World Heritage List. Suzhou, hidden in the classical gardens, is an inexhaustible scenery and a philosophy of life of "learning from nature" and "harmony between man and nature".

Suzhou classical gardens, which are integrated with nature, are good at "taking a close look at the mountains". In a limited space, the unique gardening art is used according to local conditions to integrate lakes, mountains, pavilions and pavilions, so that people can feel the natural beauty of mountains without leaving the city, which embodies the interest and pursuit of Suzhou people who advocate a high degree of integration with nature.

In addition, Suzhou gardens are rich in cultural heritage, and the architectural layout is particularly exquisite, as small as a floor, a window grillage and a roof, all of which have their significance. Its gardening art, architectural features and ink paintings of literati poems bear the gardener's spiritual sustenance and ideal feelings.