Liuyuan Garden, located in Suzhou, China, has been listed as a 4-AAAA national tourist attraction and a World Cultural Heritage site.
The name, Liuyuan, means "lingering in the world." The garden was constructed in the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty in the mid 1500s. It covers about 6 acres. There are basically four parts to the garden: A picturesque central part, known for its streams and rockeries, an eastern part known for its courtyards and buildings, a northern pastoral section, and a western part that features woods and large trees.
The garden is open year-round from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Admission varies depending on what season you visit. High season, March 1 - May 31 and September 1 - November 30, is 20 yuan. The rest of the time is considered low season. Cost for admission then is 15 yuan. 
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Thanks! I figured this gives visitors a look at beautiful places around the world, even if they can't get there in person.
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Deletei think i would enjoy the eastern part the most--simply breathtaking pictures
ReplyDeleteAll of the buildings in the eastern part give a real flavor of China.
DeleteImagine a garden that old! It looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing that these gardens have been kept up all this time!
DeleteOh my goodness. SO BEAUTIFUL!!
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DeleteI love the contrast between both sides of the circular passage. "Lingering in the Woods," is a beautiful name for a garden.
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