prefacelandscape gardenshunting and communion with the spiritsthe symbol of a unified statefully enjoying the beauty of naturegardens of pleasure in prosperous timesa world in a wine pota vision to move the heaven and condense the earthprivate gardens of ming and qing dynastiesprivate gardens of the southcelebrated gardens of the northconstruction techniques of private gardensmagnificent imperial gardensgeneral introduction of imperial gardens of the ming and qingdynastiesthe garden zone in the northwest outskirts of beijingthe appreciation of some well-known gardensthe comparison between imperial gardens and privategardensgarden building masters and theories on creatinga gardenhow to appreciate the beauty of gardens' artisticconception （realm）the creation of gardens' artistic conception （realm）symbolism and allegories ioseek poetic mood and artistic realmgathering scenic wonders and historical sites fromallover the countrybuilding temples， streets and tavernsview-watching anglesthe tragedy and revival of the famed gardensappendix： chronological table of thechinese dynasties