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Humble Administrator's Garden(Zhuozheng Garden)
拙政园
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Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Address:
178 Donbei St, Gusu District, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China, 215001
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Phone:Ticket inquiry: +86-512-67576104
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This is one of "China's Four Gardens" and a world cultural heritage site. The Humble Administrator's Garden is known for its water landscape that highlights the ambiance of the Southern Chinese villages built on bodies of water. It is elegant and delicately designed. In the garden, different kinds of ancient architecture were built on water. They are scattered strategically and not one is the same as another. The garden is divided into three parts: the east, the middle, and the west. Each part has its own characteristics, especially the central garden, which basically maintains the simple and natural style of the Ming Dynasty gardens.
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Show More ReviewsIt's definitely worth a visit and deserves its place among the four most famous gardens in China. I was surprised by the crowds despite the hot weather; I even got lost while walking around inside, and I'm not sure if I've explored the whole thing. It's larger than the Lingering Garden.