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Located along the side of Lake Taihu in the Yangtze
River region, 62 miles east of Shanghai, Suzhou is an ancient
cultural city built 2,500 years ago. Suzhou
is crisscrossed by rivers and enjoys a mild and humid climate,
easily accessible by water, land and air transportation. Many
private gardens were built during and after the Song Dynasty, making
the city famous for its awe-inspiring classical gardens. The natural
scenery of hills and streams in Suzhou is as charming as a delicate
flower. Streets and alleys in Suzhou run parallel to centuries-old
canals. Small bridges and flowing waters, white walls and dark gray
roof tiles match one another in tranquil elegance. In addition, many
historical sites are extremely attractive for visitors.
Most of the gardens in
Suzhou, Jiangsu Province were private gardens built in ancient
China. They are tranquil, exquisite, elegant, and created to be in
complete harmony with nature. The creators of these gardens invented
ingenious techniques to put a cramped space to best use. There are
flowers and trees, pools, hills, and pavilions within the
boundaries, thus forming a natural yet richly landscaped
environment. The most famous gardens in Suzhou are the Humble
Administrator's Garden, the Garden to Linger In, the Wangshi Garden,
and the Lions Grove.
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