Monty samples the very different approach of one of the world's great gardening civilisations: China and Japan. His researches lead him to the ancient scholars' gardens of Suzhou, as well as the awesome Yellow Mountains that inspired them. By the time he reaches the Imperial Summer Palace Gardens of Beijing he's beginning to get a little insight into the secrets of the enigmatic Zen gardens of Japan. Gardens:
- China - The Humble Admininstrator's garden, Suzhou
- China - The Lion Grove, Suzhou
- China - The Imperial Summer Palace, Beijing
- Japan - Ryoan-ji Temple, Kyoto
- Japan - Issidan, Ryogen-in Temple, Kyoto
- Japan - Totekiko, Ryogen-in Temple, Kyoto
- Japan - Urasenke Tea Garden, Kyoto
- Japan - Tofuku-ji Temple Garden, Kyoto
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