Suzhou is a picturesque city located in the southeast of Jiangsu Province, adjacent to Shanghai. It is known for its beautiful gardens, canals, and silk production. Suzhou has a history spanning over 2,500 years and was once an important center of trade and culture in ancient China.
The city covers an area of approximately 8,600 square kilometers and has a population of over 12 million people. Suzhou is divided into six districts and is home to several famous cultural and historical landmarks. The most famous attractions include the Humble Administrator's Garden, which is one of the largest and most beautiful classical gardens in China, and Tiger Hill, which features a leaning pagoda.
Suzhou is also known for its silk production, with a history dating back over 2,000 years. Visitors to Suzhou can tour a silk factory and watch the process of silk production from cocoons to finished products.
Additionally, Suzhou offers a wide range of local cuisine, including Suzhou-style noodles, dumplings, and sweet pastries. The city's traditional water towns, such as Zhouzhuang and Tongli, provide a glimpse into ancient Chinese lifestyles and architecture.
Overall, Suzhou offers visitors a unique blend of history, culture, and scenic beauty, making it a must-see destination for anyone visiting China.
Tongli Ancient Town is located along the bank of Tai Lake and to the east of ancient canal with eight lakes surrounded. It is 80 kilometers away from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport in the east and 18 kilometers away from Suzhou in the north. Tongli is characterized by a large number of architectures in Ming & Qing dynasties, small bridges and residences of outstanding celebrities.
Shantang Street is located in the
northwest of Suzhou. It was one of the streets where trade and culture were
most highly developed in Ming and Qing dynasties. The renovated Shantang Street
becomes the place which shows the essence of natural views and human landscapes
of Suzhou, which is rated as “the miniature of old Suzhou and the window of Wu
culture”. The Shantang Street parallels with the waterway. Along the street
stand a good many stores and halls with delicate and graceful styles.
A small boat cruise on the canal will bring both impressive scenery along it and peace in mind.
It is the best representative of Chinese classic gardens, with a history of more than 500 years. Outstanding with the smart use of ponds, this elegant 5.6 hectare (13.8-acre) garden shows you how traditional Chinese architects and landscapers used pavilions, winding corridors, ponds, rockeries, and trees to creat a relaxing harmony.
Master-Of-Net Garden is one of the four famous gardens in Suzhou, which has also won the title of world cultural heritage site. It is located in the southeast part of Suzhou City. Every year from middle of March to middle of November, there are 8 night shows from 19:30 to 22:00, each program will last for about 10 minutes and the guests can enjoy the shows whenever they join in.
When the night falls, with yellow lights and scarlet palace lanterns outlining the pavilions and platforms along the river, grace and elegancy can be found everywhere in this garden. Actors and actress in ancient theatrical costumes play folk music and folk dancing for the guests in the halls or pavilions, representing a fantastic scene of "One show in one hall, shows changing while guests changing".
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