Sourcing materials and landscape inspiration from nature, people in ancient China created an architectural system that is today known as the classical Chinese garden, backed by Taoist thoughts on achieving harmony between humans and universal rules.
To help people better understand the charm of classical gardens, here's Suzhou Garden Museum's summary of some basic principles of landscaping:
Seeing these "gardens" is akin to looking at a universe in a plant pot.
Students studying here two centuries ago seemed to be really enviable.
China Daily is running a series of reports covering 10 groups of selected sites from across the country. In this installment, we welcome readers to the tranquil classical gardens of Suzhou, Jiangsu province.
China's Xinjiang is riding the wave of winter sports fever ignited by the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, attracting more visitors to enjoy its breathtaking winter scenery and top ski resorts.
140 classical sets of ukiyo-e pieces are on show at the China Millennium Monument in Beijing until June 5.
The Juilliard School has announced a new team to lead Tianjin Juilliard, its first overseas campus, on March 30. The current artistic director and dean, He Wei, will be its next CEO.
The construction of a new building of the renowned Sanxingdui museum began on Tuesday in the city of Guanghan, Southwest China's Sichuan province.
A national conference was held in Beijing on March 28 to commend 44 young and middle-aged artists who excel in both professional expertise and moral integrity.
CHONGQING－Individually, residential communities are merely small pieces of a larger urban puzzle.
COLOMBO－There are some very noisy roadworks outside Sathishkumara Nargeshwaran's home.
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