Classification of Ancient Gardens in China

The classification of ancient gardens in China can be classified in different ways from different angles. There are generally two classifications.

(a) According to the status of the occupant

Royal Garden 1

This is the garden for emperors to rest and entertain. The ancients said that there is no king in the world. In the view of the ruling class, the mountains and rivers of the country belong to the royal family. Therefore, it is characterized by large scale, many mountains and waters, magnificent architectural colors and tall buildings. The existing famous royal gardens are: Beijing Summer Palace, Beijing Beihai Park, Hebei chengde mountain resort.

2. Private gardens

It is a leisure garden for royal consorts, princes and nobles, wealthy businessmen and others. It is characterized by its small scale, so rockeries and fake water are often used, and the buildings are small and exquisite, showing its elegant and quaint colors. Existing private gardens, such as Gongwangfu in Beijing, Humble Administrator's Garden in Suzhou, Liuguo, Canglang Pavilion, Netlion Garden and Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai.

(2) According to the geographical location of the garden.

1, northern type

The northern gardens are wide in area and 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.

2. Jiangnan type

The population in the south is relatively dense, so the garden area 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.

3. Lingnan type

Because it is located in the subtropical zone, with evergreen seasons and many 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.

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