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Main Features of Southern Gardens in China

Northern gardens: northern gardens, because of their vast area and wider scope; Because most of them are located in 100 counties, the building is magnificent. Limited by natural meteorological conditions, there are few rivers, lakes, boulders and evergreen trees. Due to the rough development of style, aesthetic feeling and charm are insufficient. Representatives of northern gardens are mostly concentrated in Beijing, Xi and Luoyang. Kaifeng, especially represented by Beijing.

Southern gardens: the population in the south is relatively dense, so the geographical scope of gardens is small; Because there are many rivers and lakes, garden stones and evergreen trees, the garden scenery is more delicate and exquisite. Because of the above conditions, it is characterized by brightness, elegance, simplicity and deep twists and turns, but it is slightly cramped because of its small area. The emergence of southern gardens; Table is mostly concentrated in Nanjing, Shanghai, Wuxi, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Yangzhou and other places, especially Suzhou.

Lingnan Garden: Because it is located in the subtropical zone, with evergreen seasons and numerous rivers, the gardening conditions are better than those in the north and south. Its obvious characteristics are tropical scenery and tall and spacious buildings. The existing Lingnan gardens include Qinghui Garden in Shunde, Guangdong, Keyuan in Dongrong and Yuqian Mountain Residence in Panyu.