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Snow covers the roofs of the pavilion and corridor over a pond. The spot is called "The Small Flying Rainbow" in the Humble Administrator's Garden, a world cultural heritage listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. The garden was built in the early 16th century and is the epitome of gardens in southeastern China. Flowing water winds its way around the man-made hills while pavilions decorated by plants and flowers dot the banks of the waterways. It is characteristic of Han ethnic architecture in the region.[Photo by Ling Yifeng] |
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An inside view of a room in the Humble Administrator's Garden which was the residence of Wang Xianchen of the Ming Dynasty(1368-1644). It is located in the northeastern corner of the ancient city of Suzhou. Covering approximately 5.2 hectares, it is still the biggest classical garden in Suzhou and one of the Four Gardens in China which includes the Summer Palace in Beijing, Cheng De mountain resort of Hebei province and the Lingering Garden in Suzhou. [Photo/IC] |
