A Last look at the Garden...

Above, me and my kung-fu brother Scott chill for a photograph near the exit from the Master of Nets Garden. Not even sure how much time passed here but the scenery and history of the area shall not be forgotten.

(Above) Carvings in everything! Some of the best rock-carvings I've ever seen. This would make one kick-a** tombstone for a kung-fu warrior. That dragon clearly will not let anyone bad disturb the peace of anyone lain below.

And will a last look back into the garden, our swarthy band of heroes forages to the next destination.. Dinner! =D

Master of Nets Garden - Continued

I mean seriously, look at the detail in this carved furniture...crazy stuff. These artisans definitely knew what they were doing.

Room Interiors just as Extraordinary. - Suzhou Master of Nets Garden

Entrance to the Master of Nets Garden

An ornate incense pyre and throngs of tourists (including myself) outside of the Master of Nets Garden in Suzhou, China.

Details within the Garden...

Our journey through the maze-like causeways, arches and rocky paths seemed eternal, but the staggering beauty of our surroundings kept us ever-curious of what lay around the next corner. It was though the placement of every tree and boulder had been pre-planned with surgical precision, anticipating the growth of flora years in advance to culminate in such incredible displays.

Even the windows between areas (show below) were rife with carved deco of superb quality. 

Guardians in many shapes and sizes stood watch over not only rooftops but nearly every arch and doorway as well. Seen lining the roof edges are a line of bats, considered to be very lucky.

More of the Master of Nets Garden, Suzhou, China

Enter the Master of Nets Garden - Suzhou, China

Some of the most visually stunning scenery I have ever laid eyes on. I captured a ton of photos and shall be posting them momentarily. So beautiful, so imaginative in it's design and construction. From wood carvings and stone sculpture to the very numerous statuettes that line the tops of nearly every roof in the area. Various creatures and heroes of legend stand watch over all below, warding away evil spirits and guarding those who dwelt here...and perhaps those who walk there today.

 For more information on this incredible historical monument, please refer to the following links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_of_the_Nets_Garden