Classical Gardens of Suzhou, Historic gardens in Suzhou, China
The Classical Gardens of Suzhou feature meticulous landscapes with ponds, bridges, and pavilions spread across multiple locations throughout the city.
These gardens originated during the Song Dynasty in the 11th century and expanded through the Ming and Qing periods until the 19th century.
The gardens incorporate elements of Chinese philosophy through careful placement of rocks, water features, and architectural structures to represent natural landscapes.
Visitors can reach the gardens via high-speed trains from Shanghai and Nanjing, with guided tours available in multiple languages throughout the year.
The collection includes 69 preserved gardens, with eight in Suzhou and one in Tongli receiving UNESCO World Heritage Site designation.
Location: Suzhou
GPS coordinates: 31.32667,120.62556
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:48
Humble Administrator's Garden
141 m
Suzhou Museum
256 m
Lion Grove Garden
386 m
Mansion of Prince Zhong of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom
182 m
Beisi Pagoda
1 km
Garden of Cultivation
2.4 km
Couple's Retreat Garden
1.2 km
Mountain Villa with Embracing Beauty
2.2 km
Twin pagodas of Suzhou
2 km
Yiyuan Garden
2.1 km
Former residence of Yu Yue
2 km
Suzhou Silk Museum
1.1 km
St. John's Church, Suzhou
2.5 km
Suzhou Pingtan Museum
1.4 km
The Pagoda in Jiachen alley
2 km
Wanshou Palace
2.2 km
Suzhou Museum of Opera and Theatre
1.4 km
文星阁
2.2 km
Former residence of Zhang Taiyan in Suzhou
2.5 km
洪钧故居及庄祠
1.1 km
Dinghui temple
2 km
张士诚纪功碑
965 m
Wufeng Garden
2 km
Fanmenqiaolong Wuzhai
2.5 km
Former residence of Yuan Xuelan
1.9 km
Beizhangjiaxiang Diaohualou
736 m
Shouxing Bridge
2.3 km
Guan Taiwei Bridge
1.9 kmReviews
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