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Couple's Retreat Garden

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Jul 06, 2025 - Jul 07, 2025
2 adults, 1 room
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Couple's Retreat Garden

Located in the picturesque city of Suzhou, Couple's Retreat Garden is a hallmark of classical Chinese garden design. This garden, established during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), serves as an archetype of Suzhou's rich cultural heritage.

Spanning 24,000 square meters, this garden exhibits intricate architecture with lotus ponds, rockeries, and pavilions. Its historical significance reflects the traditional Chinese ethos regarding nature and harmony.

Notable Features

  • Lotus Ponds 🌸
  • Rockeries 🪨
  • Pavilions and Walkways 🏯

Accessible for all visitors, the garden provides a serene retreat for tourists, families, and historians alike.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Couple's Retreat Garden

UNESCO World Heritage

Couple's Retreat Garden is part of the Classical Gardens of Suzhou, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

Ming Dynasty Origins

The garden was founded during the Ming Dynasty and reflects the aesthetics and philosophies of that period.

Architectural Elements

The garden includes various traditional Chinese architectural elements typical of classical gardening.

Location

7 Xiaoxinqiao Ln | 小新桥巷7号

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