The Master-of- Nets Garden is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Suzhou, People’s Republic of China. The garden was originally built in 1174 during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) and, inspired by the simple life of a retired fisherman, was named Yu Yin (渔隐, Fisherman’s Retreat). During the Qing Dynasty, the garden was renamed the Master-of-Nets-Garden.
Entering through the main gate, visitors enter the Sedan Chair Hall where a painting of the gardens adorns one wall and a map of the garden is available.
SOURCE: Painting – Master-of-Nets-Garden (Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, People’s Republic of China); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 22 April 2019.
SOURCE: Map – Master-of-Nets-Garden (Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, People’s Republic of China); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 22 April 2019.
SOURCE: Mahogany Sedan Chair (Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, People’s Republic of China); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 22 April 2019.
From the Sedan Chair Hall, visitors pass through a small garden and arrive at the Entry Gate to the Hall of 10000 Volumes. Two carvings adorn the gateway, one depicting the celebration of Gui Ziyi’s birthday, and the other depicting Emperor Wenwang’s visit to a virtuous and talented person.
SOURCE: Entry Gate to the Hall of 10000 Volumes (Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, People’s Republic of China); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 22 April 2019.
SOURCE: Celebrating Guo Ziyi’s Birthday (Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, People’s Republic of China); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 22 April 2019.
SOURCE: Emperor Wenwang’s Visit to a Virtuous and Talented Person (Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, People’s Republic of China); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 22 April 2019.
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