Garden of the Master of Nets – An exquisite glimpse into the heritage and culture of the Chinese
The Garden of the Master of Nets is an exquisitely charming heritage site to visit in Suzhou that is bound to inspire feelings of tranquility and peace in the visitor. Though Suzhou is the home to several beautiful gardens, there is something unique and captivating about the Garden of the Master of Nets which has earned the garden a place in UNESCO's list of world heritage sites. Located within the Jiangsu district, the garden possesses a picturesquely artistic and poetical aura which has unfailingly captured the hearts of many locals and tourists who visit it.
Constructed during the Song Dynasty which was between the periods of 960-1279, the Garden of the Master of Nets was originally built in a manner to be a fisherman's garden and abode. The garden is centered on a lovely pond and was restored to its original beauty in 1958 when the doors to the site were opened to the public. Dotted by clusters of trees and colourful flowers, there are many walkways, buildings and rockeries to explore upon visiting the garden. There are also 2 stone bridges that arch across the pond where tourists can take in the natural splendour of the place.
The names of the many halls and pavilions within the Garden of the Master of Nets also convey the poetical and artistic nature of the site. Some of the must see structures within the Garden include the Hall of Ten Thousand Volumes, the Hall of Captured Grace, the Pavilion of the Moon and Wind, the Cloud Stairway Room and the Moon Comes with Breeze Pavilion. Most of these structures contain elaborate Chinese ornamentation and décor typical of the Song Dynasty.
Tourists visiting Suzhou should definitely stop in at the Garden of the Master of Nets as the place reveals the rich heritage and beauty of the Chinese culture. Travellers staying at the Shangri-La Hotel Suzhou, which is a famous Suzhou luxury hotel in the Jiangsu province, are ideally located for exploring the area. This elegant and contemporary accommodation in Suzhou will make visitors feel relaxed and comfortable in its cozy environment.
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