UNESCO World Heritage Site

Classical Gardens of Suzhou

Classical Gardens of Suzhou is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in China, inscribed in 1997.

Classical Chinese garden design, which seeks to recreate natural landscapes in miniature, is nowhere better illustrated than in the nine gardens in the historic city of Suzhou. They are generally acknowledged to be masterpieces of the genre. Dating from the 11th-19th century, the

Classical Chinese garden design, which seeks to recreate natural landscapes in miniature, is nowhere better illustrated than in the nine gardens in the historic city of Suzhou. They are generally acknowledged to be masterpieces of the genre. Dating from the 11th-19th century, the gardens reflect the profound metaphysical importance of natural beauty in Chinese culture in their meticulous design.

Country
China
Region
Asia
Category
Cultural
Inscribed
1997
UNESCO reference
813
Area
11.922 ha

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