Eighth: Suzhou Gardens

Suzhou Suzhou gardens are known for beautiful gardens are famous the saying goes, "heaven southern gardens, a garden in Suzhou Jiangnan," said. Suzhou Classical Gardens "Within the city walls and by the landscape of the Yi, reside in the downtown while Lingquan cause," history can be traced back to the 6th century BC king of the garden of Spring and Autumn Period, was first seen in private gardens is recorded in the Eastern Jin Dynasty (fourth century ) of the Pijiang Park, ancient garden flourished, were the growing garden. Ming and Qing dynasties, Suzhou has become one of China's most prosperous regions, within and outside private gardens throughout the city within the .16,17,18 century heyday, Suzhou Gardens more than 200, now save more than 60 office is still good and, therefore, Suzhou, known as "paradise, garden city" in the world. As a typical example of classical gardens of Suzhou Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden, the Nets Garden and the Mountain Villa, resulting in the development of private gardens in Suzhou heyday, their mood had cleared, and build sophisticated, artistic and elegant, rich cultural connotations in Suzhou example of classical gardens and numerous representatives. 1997 and 2001, nine gardens listed as a UNESCO World Heritage List