.
 |
|
Miss Maggie gathered us all up for the bus to go to the Garden of Master of the Nets. |
 |
|
|
 |
|
UNESCO site called Garden of Master of the Nets. |
 |
|
|
 |
|
The garden demonstrates Chinese garden designers' adept skills for synthesizing art, nature, and architecture to create unique masterpieces. |
 |
|
by Deputy Civil Service Minister Shi Zhengzhi, were first known as Ten Thousand Volume Hall. He was inspired by the simple and solitary life of a fisherman depicted in philosophical writings. Passing through three owners, the gardens were finally given over to the Suzhou government in 1958 by the daughter of the last owner - He Chang. |
 |
|
The inhabitants work elsewhere in the city as well as providing much-needed souvenir outlets. The signage always provide a chuckle or two. |
 |
|
This means "No Smoking Allowed" as the buildings and contents are constructed of ancient and fragile wood. |
 |
|
|
 |
|
The 5,400 square meter garden is divided into east and west sections. |
 |
|
The eastern part consists of residential quarters, while the gardens are located in the western part. |
 |
|
was once used to transport officials and members of rich families. |
 |
|
|
 |
|
|
 |
|
|
 |
|
as a means of keeping out evil spirits, ghosts, etc. |
 |
|
One would have to bend the knee to step over, and ghosts are known to NOT have knees! |
 |
|
|
 |
|
so these bronze braziers were used to warm the rooms whenever they are in use. |
 |
|
once contained 10000 volumes of books. |
 |
|
|
 |
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
