The Garden Of Cultivation, Gusu District, Suzhou, China Stock Image

If you want to see a garden that fully reflects the style of the Ming Dynasty, the Garden of Cultivation. The garden was built by scholars in the Ming Dynasty who focused on simple, elegant designs compared to previous dynasties. Overall, the garden contains a Lotus pond, stone art, and multiple pavilions. Since its listing as a UNESCO World Heritage Site , it has seen more visitors, but it is still one of the least-visited gardens of the group because of its seclusion. Chinese gardens are designed to stimulate one’s intellect and spirit, while encouraging one to wander in nature and experience an oasis of tranquility. The four key elements of rock, water, plants and architecture create an ever-changing and rejuvenating environment.