Suzhou was the capital of Wu in the Spring and Autumn Period, with dense water networks in the south and superior natural environment. Jiangnan area has been rich since ancient times, and its economy and cultural civilization are very developed.
The beautiful natural environment and rich economy have bred many dignitaries and giants, and Suzhou has always had a prosperous culture, the combination of economy and culture, natural trees and the manor of dignitaries, which has made the foundation of Suzhou gardens.
After the Southern Song Dynasty, the capital moved south, and Suzhou was a place with prosperous culture and economy. The influx of a large amount of capital is suitable for the natural environment where people live, where the style of writing is concentrated, and because there are water, trees, mountains and stones in natural conditions, garden landscaping is very convenient. In particular, the unique Taihu Stone, which is small in size and full of weather, can take water anytime and anywhere, creating a miniature of famous mountains and rivers in a small square inch, bringing unlimited visual enjoyment and becoming a culture.
There were more than 280 private gardens in Ming and Qing Dynasties. Even now, there are more than 60 intact places.
In these gardens, we can see the superb gardening art of ancient gardens, changing the scenery step by step, and artistically displaying the magnificent mountains and rivers of the motherland in the gardens. Exquisite layout, profound thoughts, beautiful senses, and quiet in the middle of trouble.
Moreover, Suzhou gardens are combined with traditional culture, and there are countless poetry plaques bearing writing and history.
Moreover, Suzhou gardens are well preserved, unlike other places, which have been extensively destroyed and gone.
So the essence of China gardens is in Suzhou. Because Suzhou is a living witness of history. Witnessed the changes and development of China gardens, and preserved the excellent traditional culture of China.
This is my personal opinion, I hope it will help you.