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Suzhou is a city located in the center of the Yangtze River delta area and on the shores of Lake Taihu with a history of 2,500-year-old. The natural scenery of hills and waters in Suzhou is as charming as a delicate beauty. Of the whole area, 10 percent is cultivated fields, 30 percent hills, and the rest covered with water. The poetic and picturesque Suzhou gardens are a typical demonstration of simple elegance, with intriguing scenes found in every season and in all weathers. The folks here are honest, good-natured, friendly and hospitable---a tradition from times of yore.…
Suzhou, located on the eastern coast of China, carries the monsoon climate of the humid subtropical climate zone. Suzhou enjoys abundant sunlight, a long frost-free period, and high temperatures accompanied by ideal rains. The average annual temperature in Suzhou is 15.9℃, but July reached an average high 28.2℃ and January a low of 3.6℃. The year’s precipitation inSuzhou amounts to around 1110.6 mm, with about 128 rainy days. During June every year, it rains the heaviest and longest. Spring (March - May): with an average temperature of 14.2℃ however the temperature doesn’t maintain itself during the entire length of spring. April can have…
Located in the center of Yangtze River delta area, Suzhou has been the transportation hub of East China since ancient China. The Sui Dynasty constructed Grand Canal is still busy with boats transporting daily goods as well as construction material. Suzhou is located 80km away from Shanghai; therefore you can access Suzhou by flying to Shanghai Pudong and Hongqiao airports. The Wuxi airport is also very close to Suzhou (only 23km). As to the land transportation, the Su-Jia-Hang Highway, Hu-Ning Highway, and Hu-Ning Railway make Suzhou one of the most…
The formal Suzhou style banquet is renowned throughout China. It is made up of many Suzhou signature dishes. The most famous of them is Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish.   Local Specialties:   Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish (Song Shu Gui Yu) The Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish is characterized by its lack of bones and soft meat. The name is derived from the dish’s resemblance to a squirrel. The meat of the fish is made to protrude outwards like the fur of a squirrel. The placement of the fish and the red sauce poured over…
Suzhou is famous not only for the exquisite landscape gardens with traditional architectural style but also for its exquisite-made handicrafts as well as excellent local products. Being the silk capital of China, Suzhouis the place to buy the best quality Chinese Silk and Su Embroidery products. The variety and quality of silk products in Suzhou is almost unbeatable in China. This is the place to buy silk dresses, silk fans, silk jackets, silk pajamas, silk quilt, silk underwear and traditional Chinese dress of Qipao. There are tailors in Suzhou who can make a silk dress for you in…
Suzhou is not only a charming ancient city, but also a modern metropolis full of excitement. You may join the revelry teams that celebrate the folk custom festival, go to the gardens to enjoy Kunqu opera, listen to Suzhou Pingtan in a tea shop, go to the bar for drinks. Suzhou is also famous for its high quality silk. In Suzhou, it is a good chance to learn something about the elaborate silk producing process. There is always a good way to entertain yourself in Suzhou.   Festivals & Events…
Written historical records indicate that Suzhou has a history of over 4000 years, which entitles the city one of "24 Cultural and HistoricCities" approved as the first group of its kind by the State Council.   For thousands of years Suzhou has been a cradle of talented people. In ancient times Suzhou gave birth to many remarkable politicians, philosophers, strategists, scientists and artists, represented by Sun Wu, Fan Zhongyan, Shen Kuo, Tang Ying, Gu Yanwu, Kuai Xiang. In modern times, prominent people from Suzhouemerge in large numbers in various fields.…
Suzhou is a city with not many Muslim population. The Taipingfang Mosque is the only mosque in the city proper area. Halal restaurants in Suzhou mostly serve Xinjiang Uyghur cuisine. IslamiChina has summarized the following Suzhou Muslim travel tips to our Muslim brothers and sisters to travel Suzhou during a short period of time. Tour Itinerary Planning For Muslim Business Travelers If you are in Suzhou for a business trip and you have one day free to travel around Suzhou, it is recommended that you visit one of the Gardens…

Suzhou Attractions Guide (11)

Suzhou Attractions Guide

Praised by Marco Polo as the Venice of the Orient, Suzhou is considered as beautiful as the paradise and ancient Chinese called Suzhou paradise under the heaven. The poetic and picturesque Suzhou classic gardens are a typical demonstration of simple elegance, among which Humble Administrator's Garden is one of the most favored attractions. Apart from gardens, the watery view and ancient residential houses are also the attractions in this city.