China and Japan

Around the World in 80 Gardens Season 1 Episode 6

Overview:
Monty Don continues his extraordinary journey to see the world through 80 of its most inspiring gardens, as he samples the very different approach of two of the world's great gardening cultures: China and Japan.

First, he travels to China, to uncover the deeper history of the oriental garden. His researches lead him to the ancient scholars' gardens of Suzhou, as well as the awesome Yellow Mountains of Huangshang that inspired them, where he meets the revered Welcome Guest Pine.

By the time he reaches the Imperial Summer Palace Gardens of Beijing, he is beginning to get a little insight into the secrets of oriental gardening, and with his long-standing interest in Zen Buddhism, Monty relishes the chance to visit the temple gardens of Japan.

Finally, he crosses the Yellow Sea to Kyoto - Japan's city of gardens - to try to unravel its enigmatic Zen gardens with his new-found understanding.

Genre : Documentary

Actors : Monty Don

Release Date : 2008-03-02

Duration : 60 menit

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Mexico and Cuba
1. Mexico and Cuba
Australia and New Zealand
2. Australia and New Zealand
India
3. India
South America: Brazil, Argentina and Chile
4. South America: Brazil, Argentina and Chile
USA
5. USA
China and Japan
6. China and Japan
The Mediterranean
7. The Mediterranean
South Africa
8. South Africa
Northern Europe
9. Northern Europe
South East Asia: Bangkok, Singapore and Bali
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