' 중국 의 정원 - Chinese Have the Best Gardens ' Gardens are , traditionally , spaces that allow homeowners to have their very own piece of nature right next to their residences . While this doesn ' t apply for all gardens , it ' s the main purpose of the Chinese garden , which takes a pivotal place in Chinese house design . A place of peace , a place to be inspired , and most of all - a place to connect with nature . Let ' s have a look at some dazzling examples of these gardens . In Chinese culture , gardens play an important cultural role , and are just as important as any other part of the house . They are a place in which residents can spend a quiet day , away from everything else . Chinese gardens are a place for man to " contemplate nature ", and often include the use of garden statues , such as this piece : " Dreaming of the Tiger . " Yuyuan Garden , a koi pond . Most Chinese gardens incorporate water , either moving or still . Usually , they would have a pond , and perhaps a few off - shooting streams , home to a variety of fish , such as carp or goldfish . Sometimes they would be home to a few mandarin ducks . The water has a calming effect that boosts that feeling of serenity the gardens are made for . This is the Hangzhou Pagoda Bridge , a lovely complement to the surrounding natural beauty of this place . This is the former house of Hu Xueyan in Hangzhou . It was built in 1872 and utilizes Taihu rocks which represent both wisdom and immortality . Pavilions and pagodas are a common sight in Chinese gardens , such as this lovely garden - the Jichang Yuan garden . Mountains possess a magical quality in Chinese culture , and the rocks in the Chinese garden often represent mountains . This is Flower Basket Hall in the Lion Forest Garden . The imperial gardens at the Summer Palace . An incredible bonsai forest - Yunyan Ta China . Li garden , an old classic Chinese garden with a pavilion . West Lake , Hangzhou , China . Beautiful Yuyuan Garden , in the old city of Shanghai , is seen by many as one of the most stunning and lavish gardens of the region . The garden was reportedly first created in 1559 as a private garden created by Pan Yunduan , who spent almost 20 years building a garden to please his father . An entrance to Yuyuan Gardens . Another stunning photo of Yuyuan Gardens . In reality , this garden would probably be filled with visitors who come to enjoy the colors and beauty it is adorned with . A classic piece in Chinese gardens is the curved bridge , as captured here . Right beneath Yu Long Snow Mountain , rises Helong Tan Park , seen here on a clear , beautiful morning . 저작 자표 시비 영리 동일 조건