Bonsai Tree in the Humble Administrator’s Garden

The Humble Administrator’s Garden has an entire section full of bonsai trees.The Humble Administrator’s Garden is one of the prized gardens in Suzhou (it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and was originally completed in 1526 and took 16 years to build. In ancient times, prominent Chinese men would retire and build huge gardens as a symbol of their wealth and taste. This garden was originally commissioned by Wang Xiancheng and was designed by Wen Zhengming.