the garden of cultivation, gusu district, suzhou, china

garden flower pond tree waterway water plant stream reflection canal backyard jungle yard park leaf autumn chinese gardens designed stimulate one’s intellect spirit wander nature experience oasis tranquility properly constructed four rock plants architecture create ever-changing season rejuvenating environment reflects style ming dynasty cultivation built scholars focused simple elegant designs compared previous dynasties lotus stone art multiple pavilions listing unesco world heritage site visitors least-visited group seclusion gusu district suzhou china