China and Japan - S1.E6

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:

39. China - The Humble Admininstrator's garden, Suzhou

40. China - The Lion Grove, Suzhou

41. China - The Imperial Summer Palace, Beijing

42. Japan - Ryoan-ji Temple, Kyoto

43. Japan - Issidan, Ryogen-in Temple, Kyoto

44. Japan - Totekiko, Ryogen-in Temple, Kyoto

45. Japan - Urasenke Tea Garden, Kyoto

46. Japan - Tofuku-ji Temple Garden, Kyoto