What are the representatives of Suzhou classical gardens in China?

Suzhou classical gardens, also known as "Suzhou Gardens", are the general names of China classical gardens located in Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province.

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.

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Suzhou gardens began in the Spring and Autumn Period when Helv was the capital of Wu (5 14 BC), formed in the Five Dynasties, matured in the Song Dynasty, flourished in the Ming Dynasty and flourished in the Qing Dynasty. By the end of Qing Dynasty, there were more than 170 gardens of various colors in Suzhou. Now there are more than 60 well-preserved gardens and 19 open gardens.

The garden covers a small area, but it is good at creating artistic conception. With unique artistic techniques, it decorates and arranges in a limited space, changing the scenery and making endless changes. 1