Suzhou Trip Overview
Admirers of well-maintained gardens and an aristocratic lifestyle cannot skip this half day Suzhou excursion to two of the city’s most beautiful patches of well-maintained greenery. Both gardens are under UNESCO protection because of its immense value.
• Wander through two of Suzhou’s amazing gardens
• Explore the Master of the Nets garden’s admirable design
• Visit the Humble Administrator’s Garden and lean its story
• See Suzhou’s rapid growth entwined with its treasures
• Return transfers from and to your hotel are included
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Suzhou, China
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
Admirers of well-maintained gardens and an aristocratic lifestyle cannot skip this half day Suzhou excursion to two of the city’s most beautiful patches of well-maintained greenery. Both gardens are under UNESCO protection because of its immense value.
• Wander through two of Suzhou’s amazing gardens
• Explore the Master of the Nets garden’s admirable design
• Visit the Humble Administrator’s Garden and lean its story
• See Suzhou’s rapid growth entwined with its treasures
• Return transfers from and to your hotel are included
Itinerary
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Stop At: Master-of-Nets Garden, No.11 Kuojiatou Alley, Daichengqiao Road, Canglang District, Suzhou 215006 China
After you have enjoyed breakfast at your hotel, you meet your English-speaking guide in the hotel lobby for a short drive into the city. The first of two garden stop this morning will be at the Masters of the Nets, the smallest garden in Suzhou. Sometimes the smallest package can contain the most magnificent gift. The Garden of the Master of the Nets is a clear example of this. It is the smallest of the Suzhou residential gardens, yet it is the most impressive because of its use of space which creates the illusion of an area that is much greater than its actual size. Even more than the architectural achievement is the mood of tranquillity and harmony that this humble garden embodies.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Humble Administrator’s Garden, No.178 Northeast Road, Pingjiang District, Suzhou 215001 China
At the end of the morning, just before moving back to your hotel, ample time will be given to admire the design and flora of The Humble Administrator’s Garden. Originally built in 1509 during the Ming Dynasty, it was initially a private garden of a former government servant. It was said he intended to design a garden after retired and do some gardening work like planting trees and vegetables there, which was said to be the life of a humble man by him. Hence is the name of the garden. Unlike the Grand View Garden and other famous gardens in Beijing, it is representative of the Ming Dynasty building style.
The importance of the Suzhou Gardens, and the protection of this cultural heritage, has been recognized by UNESCO. Both gardens now are under the protection of this global organization and are inscribed as World Heritage Sites in China.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
