7. Suzhou

Suzhou in Jiangsu Province is a city comprising of rivers and canals as well as a city of gardens -- hence its nickname "Venice of the Orient." The city is famous for its amazing natural beauty and exquisite gardens. It boasts a large number of garden buildings constructed during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. A dozen of them are still in good condition today, including the top four classic gardens -- the Fisherman's Net Garden, the Lion Grove, the Humble Administrator's Garden and the Lingering Garden. The Humble Administrator's Garden and Lingering Garden are important cultural relics at national level protection.

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