{"id":10421,"date":"2021-12-13T10:21:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-13T02:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/?p=10421"},"modified":"2021-12-13T23:46:58","modified_gmt":"2021-12-13T15:46:58","slug":"how-to-visit-master-of-the-nets-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/jiangsu-travel\/suzhou-travel\/how-to-visit-master-of-the-nets-garden","title":{"rendered":"How to Visit Master of the Nets Garden (Tips, Photos & Map)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Plan your Suzhou tour<\/a>? The Master of the Nets Garden (\u7f51\u5e08\u56ed) should be included on your first time trip to Suzhou. Of all the famous classical gardens in Suzhou, the Garden of the Master of the Nets is the smallest in size, only one sixth of the Humble Administrator\u2019s Garden<\/a>. It is a typical residential garden which mainly consists of the two sections \u2013 East Section (Residential Area) and West Section (garden). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together with other gardens in Suzhou, Master of the Nets Garden is listed as World Culture Heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ABC of Master of the Nets Garden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most prominent feature of the garden is its use of space, making an illusion of creating a garden looking much bigger than its actual size. The east residential area is an axis of four halls with three courtyards. The western garden area is set out around the Pool with plants and rocks being used to make scenes which represent several seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The garden was originally built and owned by Shi Zhengzhi (\u53f2\u6b63\u5fd7), an official in Southern Song Dynasty. Shi Zhengzhi named the garden \u201cYuyin\u201d (\u6e14\u9690) indicating he sought after the simple and solitary life of a Chinese fisherman depicted in philosophical writings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Later the garden changed many hands till 1785 when it was revamped and renovated by Song Zongyuan (\u5b8b\u5b97\u5143), a retired government official of the Qing Dynasty. He redesigned the garden and constructed more buildings, but kept its original appearance. He often regarded himself as a fisherman and renamed the garden the Master of the Nets Garden, meaning the simple life of a fisherman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1940 the garden fell in the hands of He Chang, who renovated the garden and renamed the garden Master of Nets Garden. In 1958 his daughter He Zehui donated the garden to the Suzhou government according to her father\u2019s will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to get to Master of the Nets Garden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The main gate to the garden is located on the street known as No. 11 Kuojiatouxian,Daichengqiao Road, Canglang District, Suzhou (\u6ca7\u6d6a\u533a\u5e26\u57ce\u6865\u8def\u9614\u5bb6\u5934\u5df711\u53f7). Its north side gate confronts Shiquan Street (\u5341\u5168\u8857), a renowned commercial street in Suzhou. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bus lines No.55, No.202\uff0cNo.811 and No.931 run past the garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Location of Master of the Nets Garden<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The major classical attractions are located the old area, or particularly within the ancient city moat in Suzhou, as you see the Google Map below. And Canglang Pavilion is just a 16-minute way to the west of Master of the Nets Garden. So you may put the two attractions together for a half day tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entrance Fees:<\/strong>
RMB 40 (April 16 \u2013 October)
RMB 30 (November \u2013 April 15)

Day Time Opening Hour:<\/strong>
07:30 \u2013 17:00

Night Time Opening Hour<\/strong> (March to Mid-November)
17:00 \u2013 22:00 ( Night Traditional Music)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enquiry Phone Number<\/strong>: 0512 \u2013 65293190<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtual Tour of Master of the Nets Garden <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The short bridge in the garden is reputed as the shortest bridge in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The short bridge in the garden is reputed as the shortest bridge in the world. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The backdrop of the east residential buildings are beautifully reflected on the pond.\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Pavilions, white powdery wall and the lake<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The pavilion, the corridor, the rockeries and trees<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The pavilion, the corridor, the rockeries and trees present amazing Chinese traditional painting.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Tip:  Hassle-free Jiangsu Guided Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want to do a self-guided tour and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours,  here are some options for organized tours to Jiangsu Province:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suzhou Tour<\/a>
Nanjing Tour<\/a>
Jiangsu Tour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further Readings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Top 10 Attractions in Suzhou<\/a>
How to Visit Tongli Water Town<\/a>
How to Visit Zhouzhuang Water Town<\/a>
How to Visit Pingjiang Road in Suzhou<\/a>
How to Visit Master of the Nets Garden<\/a>
How to visit Humble Administrator\u2019s Garden<\/a>
How to Visit Lion Grove Garden<\/a>
How to Visit Canglang Pavilion<\/a>
How to Visit Guanqian Street in Suzhou<\/a>
4 Amazing Short Trip Ideas from Shanghai<\/a>
Wuzhen Pictures \u2013 Wuzhen Photo Gallery<\/a>
Zhouzhuang Pictures \u2013 Zhouzhuang Photo Gallery<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 10 Attractions in Nanjing<\/a>
How to Visit Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall<\/a>
How to Visit Nanjing Confucius Temple-The Qinhuai River Scenic Area<\/a>
How to Visit Zhonghua Gate Nanjing<\/a>
How to Visit Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge<\/a>
How to Visit Linggu Temple Scenic Area<\/a>
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Music Stage<\/a>
How to Visit Dr. Sun Yat-sen\u2019s Mausoleum<\/a>
How to Visit Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum<\/a>
How to Visit Nanjing Presidential Palace<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nanjing South Railway Station<\/a>
Nanjing Taxi: Nanjing Taxi Fares, Tips and Phones<\/a>
Suzhou Railway Station<\/a>
Suzhou Taxi: Suzhou Taxi Fares, Tips and Phones<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any questions, just drop a line.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


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