Suzhou Gardens

Tinglin Garden or Tingling Park (亭林园), nestled in the charming city of Kunshan, is a captivating cultural gem that seamlessly blends nature’s beauty with artistic finesse. Spanning across lush acres, this tranquil haven exudes the essence of classical Chinese gardens, showcasing the harmonious interplay between architecture, water features, and meticulously manicured landscapes. Dating back to […]

Yiyuan Garden (怡园, Yi Garden), located in Suzhou, spans an area of 6,270 square meters and was built during the Qing Dynasty’s Guangxu period (1874-1882). The garden is divided into two parts: east and west. The western part used to be a temple, and the southern part connects to residential areas. Because of its relatively

Yipu Garden (艺圃, Yi Garden, Garden of Cultivation), originally established in the year 1541, underwent significant transformations before adopting its current name. In 1620, it was acquired by Wen Zhenmeng, the grandson of Wen Zhengming, and was then known as Yaopu. The garden’s ownership changed hands again in 1659 when it was purchased by Jiang

Ouyuan Garden (耦园), originally named Sheyuan, underwent significant transformation during the reign of Emperor Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty when Shen Bingcheng redesigned the garden into the current layout. The name “Ouyuan” was chosen for two reasons: first, the shape of the residential area and the east-west gardens resembles lotus roots (藕 in Chinese), and