Sūzhōu Garden Museum

Suzhou


This informative little museum, west of the ticket office for the Humble Administrator's Garden, gives an overview of the history, evolution and aesthetic values important to the design of Sūzhōu's famous gardens. The museum is worth a visit before you embark on a tour of the gardens to gain a better understanding of what makes the gardens special.


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