Master of the Nets Garden

Originally known as the Fisherman's Retreat, this garden was laid out in the 12th Century AD. Several centuries later, it was renamed The Master-of-the Nets Garden and is famous for its peony blooms in spring. The focus of this small but elegant garden is the centrally located pond, with its surrounding walkways and pavilions.

#9 Teaching at Taizhou Teachers College-Sensational Suzhou

May 15th 2006
Suzhou is one of China's ancient water towns, and is probably Jiangsu's major tourist attraction. It is famous for its classical gardens, silk, freshwater pearls and beautiful women! In recent times, Suzhou is a popular alternative to Shanghai for international companies investing in hi-tech and light industrial manufacturing. It is about 21/2 hrs from Taizhou by bus, and only an hour by train fro ... read more

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more

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