The city of Suzhou is renowned for its 69 classical Chinese gardens, which together form a remarkable Unesco World Heritage Site. The gardens range in size from the huge Humble Administrator's Garden – the biggest and most crowded garden – to the petite and perfectly formed Garden of the Master of the Nets.
What a Trip to China Taught Me About Cultural Appreciation
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My story takes place in Suzhou, one of the country’s smaller, lesser-known cities a short train ride from Shanghai. Over the course of a week, I allowed myself to become fully immersed in the culture of old and new in Suzhou.
Lingering Garden - this renowned classical Chinese garden is one of the four Suzhou Gardens listed by UNESCO. A long, twisting, and narrow passageway leads to views of the tranquil lake visible through gorgeous grilled windows.
Tiger Hill Art and Flower Festival in Suzhou, China, showcases blooms March-May with thousands of flowers, including more than 100,000 pots and 60 varieties of flowers like hydrangeas, tulips, hyacinths, and many more on display.
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Suzhou lies along parts of the Grand Canal, or Jing-Hang Grand Canal (a UNESCO World Heritage site), and is the world’s longest canal. The oldest parts of this canal date back to the fifth century BCE, and it stretches between Beijing and Hangzhou, over 1,115 miles.
25 of the most stunning parks and gardens around the world
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The garden is one of the Classical Gardens of Suzhou (a city west of Shanghai). Dating to the 12th century, it features a labyrinth of windowed courtyards that give the illusion that the site is more spacious than it really is.
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Recognized as an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, the Master-of-Nets Garden illustrates classical Suzhou design and establishes a relationship between art and nature. The quaint residential green space, designed during the Song dynasty, includes pavilions, halls music rooms, ponds, and alluring bamboo groves all within one acre of land.
China may be on the way back burner for your first trip post COVID-19, but this bucket-list destination famously allures travelers from around the world with its incredible springtime and UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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The city of Suzhou boasts UNESCO-designated classical gardens, centuries-old art forms, and traditional Chinese architecture dating back more than 2,500 years. Twenty years ago, Suzhou-based artisans designed and constructed the New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden at Snug Harbor, which showcases the delicate balance between man and nature.
