The Humble Administrator's Garden, locally known as Zhuozheng Yuan, is one of the largest and most renowned classical Chinese gardens in Suzhou, China. Designed during the Ming Dynasty, it was initially built in 1509 by Wang Xianchen, an imperial envoy of the Ming Empire. Spanning about 5 hectares, this garden is recognized for its graceful landscapes and waterscapes, which reflect the exquisite garden art of Jiangnan – the region south of the Yangtze River. Visitors can meander through the many corridors, pavilions, and intricately crafted bridges, admiring the harmonious blend of man-made structures with natural elements. The garden is divided into three main areas – the Eastern, Central, and Western sectors, each with its unique theme and beauty. The Central Garden is the essence of the complex, featuring the iconic water-lily pond surrounded by pavilions and terraces. The Humble Administrator's Garden has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site as part of the 'Classical Gardens of Suzhou' and is a testament to Chinese landscape garden design.
Top 5 Reviews on The Humble Administrator's Garden
mimastech
Wrote on 18th Feb, 2024
The largest (and maybe with the most crowd) of Suzhou Ancient Garden
Among Suzhou’s Ancient Mansions, the Humble Administrator's Garden is the largest and the most famous, it may also attract the most crowd. The Humble Administrator's Garden is next to the Suzhou Museu..
Largest garden in Suzhou and a UNESCO heritage site. THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!!!
The combination of ponds, greenery, houses etc makes it look like you’re back in the past. It’s a very nice place for ph..
This was by far the busiest garden I visited in Suzhou - it gets the visitors because it's big, and it's lovely, but it loses a star for me because of the crowds. I was queuing my way around a lot of ..
The garden is forgettable and appraaches torture when you share it with a crowd befitting the Olymics closing ceremony. There is no serenity nor contemplation there. Some renovation/"beautification" w..
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