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The Humble Administrator’s Garden in Suzhou

Beyond Shanghai · by high-speed train from Hongqiao

Suzhou: Our Favourites

The nine classical gardens of Suzhou, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997.

The back story

  1. The back story

    Suzhou: the back story

    Suzhou, Jiangsu·In depth

    The classical gardens of Suzhou, a UNESCO World Heritage site, a short high-speed train ride from Shanghai.

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What to see

  1. Nine classical gardens

    Classical Gardens of Suzhou (UNESCO)

    Suzhou, Jiangsu·World Heritage site

    Nine classical gardens, inscribed by UNESCO in 1997.

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