本书以世界遗产委员会通过的《世界遗产名录》关于“苏州古典园林”的评价词为基础，分“俯瞰苏州古典园林——天宫繁星落人间”、“赏析苏州古典园林——玲珑隽秀入画图”、“品味苏州古典园林——雅韵逸趣融情思”、“展望苏州古典园林——共享和谐成家园”4篇。文笔优美，图片精美。该书可供园林文化爱好者阅读使用。

An Overview of the Classical Gardens of Suzhou

 The Gardens of Suzhou in History

 Canonical Gardens

Garden Appreciation

 Scenery and Harmony of Arrangement

 Rockery and Water

 Harmony in Towers, Halls, Pavilions and Corridors

 Ornamental Plants and Flowers

Aesthetic Principles

 Elegance, Grace and Ease

 Artistic Inspiration and Furnishings

 Implications of the Artificial Landscape

The Gardens in Perspective

 The Cultural Value of Garden Parks

 Garden Parks as a Bridge to the World