Arts

Lotus Waterside Pavilion

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Waterside pavilion is a beautiful architectural form in ancient China. It takes various forms which are based on the specific scenery around it. The Lotus Waterside Pavilion has the round ridge saddle roof with four corners upturned. The half of the pavilion is found on the bank while the other above the water. It is graceful and exquisite, providing visitors a wonderful place to view lotus flowers in summer. When strolling on the Lotus Waterside Pavilion, you can allow yourself to lean against the railings to enjoy the beauty, grace and nobleness of the lotus to your heart's content.

Humble Administrator's Garden

As the most famous one of classical gardens in Suzhou and one of the four most famous gardens in China, the Humble Administrator's Garden is built in the early 16th Century in the Ming Dynasty by a retired officer.

Shuxiang (Millet Fragrance) Hall

Shuxiang (Millet Fragrance) Hall

Shuxiang, as the name suggests itself, refers to the fragrance of the rice. In the past, the Garden was surrounded by farmland.
Jianshan (Mountain-in-View) Tower

Jianshan (Mountain-in-View) Tower

Surrounded by water on three sides, the tower is nestled in mountains on two sides. You can access its ground floor through the flat corridor bridge from the west.