Classical Gardens of Suzhou
苏州古典园林
Suzhou is located in the southeast of Jiangsu Province, and is called “Venice of the East” for its crisscross rivers and many arched-bridges. The classical gardens in Suzhou represent the quintessence of the gardens built in southern area of the Yangtze River, and demonstrate the varied styles of Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. The gardens are not large but fascinating in their delicate design. The Canglangting (the Surging Waves Pavilion), Shizilin (the Lion Grove )，Zhuozhengyuan ( the Humble Administrators Garden), and Liuyuan (the Lingering Garden)are four most famous gardens in Suzhou. In 1997，UNESCO inscribed the classical Gardens of Suzhou on the List of World Heritage.
苏州位于江苏省东南部，因其纵横交错的河流和许多拱形桥被称为“东方威尼斯”。古典苏州园林是长江以南地区园林的精髓的代表，并展示了元，明，清三朝许多不同风格的园林。花园并不大，但其细腻的设计迷人。沧浪亭，狮子林，拙政园和留园，是苏州四大名园。 1997年，联合国教科文组织把苏州古典园林列入世界遗产名录。
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