The main landscape element of traditional gardens in China is ().

The ancient gardens in China, which are characterized by the reappearance of natural landscapes, are the second nature created by artificially shaping landscapes, and are composed of four important parts: mountains, water, flowers and trees, and architecture. In addition, there are plaques, couplets and stone carvings that make the finishing point. The analysis and understanding of these basic elements is the core of gardening and appreciation.