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Classical Gardens of Suzhou (UNESCO)

World Heritage site·Suzhou, Jiangsu

Nine classical gardens

About Classical Gardens of Suzhou (UNESCO)

UNESCO’s World Heritage listing covers nine gardens in the historic city of Suzhou, dating from the 11th to the 19th century, which it calls masterpieces of the genre.

Why it's on our list

  • UNESCO 1997
  • Nine gardens

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