Master of the Nets Garden | A Miniature World of Nature

A miniature world of nature unfolds in this small garden. The Master of the Nets Garden is renowned for its "perfection in miniature." With residential quarters in the east and garden in the west, the central Caixia Pool serves as the focal point, surrounded by pavilions and terraces. Every brick and tile tells a poetic story, while every corner captures the essence of mountains and forests, making it a textbook example of Jiangnan residential gardens. "Though the rocks and springs are man-made, when the gates close to frame the moon, it all seems heaven-sent." Take a stroll and immerse yourself in centuries of Jiangnan culture. 📍Location: 11 Kuojiatou Lane, Gusu District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. Search for "Master of the Nets Garden" 💰Admission: Low season CNY 30/person, peak season CNY 40/person ⏰Opening hours: March-October 7:30-17:30 (last entry 17:00); November-February 7:30-17:00 (last entry 16:30) ⏳Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours 🗺️Visiting route: Entrance-Main Hall-Sedan Chair Hall-Ten Thousand Volumes Hall-Xiejiu Tower-Five Peak Study-Jixu Studio-Bamboo Pavilion-Pine and Painting Pavilion-Dianchun Study-Cold Spring Pavilion-Moon Arrives Wind Comes Pavilion-Tuoying Waterside Pavilion-Luhua Hall-Daohe Hall-Music Room-Small Hill Osmanthus Pavilion-Yinjing Bridge-Cloud Ladder Room-Exit Highlights: 🌲Pine and Painting Pavilion: Main winter viewing spot with towering ancient trees and classic furnishings 🏠Dianchun Study: Former study courtyard, inspiration for the Ming Hall at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art 🌛Moon Arrives Wind Comes Pavilion: Hexagonal pointed pavilion surrounded by water on three sides, named after a poetic verse 🌊Tuoying Waterside Pavilion: Waterfront pavilion perfect for watching fish, featuring carved windows with Eight Steeds and Three Kingdoms characters ⛰️Small Hill Osmanthus Pavilion: Four-sided hall with yellow rock garden views; in autumn, osmanthus cascades like a golden waterfall 🌁Yinjing Bridge: A miniature bridge only 2.4m long, crossable in three steps, also known as "Three Steps Bridge" Tips: 🌟Visit early morning for fewer crowds and serene garden views 🌟Watch your step on winding paths 🌟Nearby attractions include Canglang Pavilion, Ke Garden, and Twin Pagodas Market - perfect for a day trip