Retreat & Reflection Garden
The Retreat & Reflection Garden (Chinese: 退思园; pinyin: Tuìsī Yuán) is a notable classical garden in China. It is located in Tongli, Wujiang, Jiangsu, China. In 2001, it was recognized with other classical Suzhou gardens as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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—C. Wright Mills (1916–1962)
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