Abstract: The physical existence of family garden can manifest the aesthetic will and the vitality, whichpossesses two important functions, i.e.,contributing to one's inner tranquility and delight and family social interaction. As the medium of communication between the Chan's family in Haining and the outside world, the Anlan Garden is both a physical space and a cultural space. This study focuses on Chan's Anlan Garden in Haining and the related literary works to explore the development of history and literature, and to grasp the humanity trends in different historical periods. Through a case study of the transformation of Anlan Garden from physical space to cultural symbol, this paper reveals the general process of the evolution of space image from physical scene to activity scene, and then to text scene. Focusing on the spiritual magnetic force of Anlan Garden, this paper examines the important role of literary writing played in promoting the transformation of the material garden into the spiritual magnetic field; literary writing is also an important medium in the mutual dependence of physical and cultural constructions.

Key words: Anlan Garden, Chen's family in Haining;, family garden, literary writing, cultural symbols