Suzhou       Jiangsu Province


Suzhou is located near the east shore of Lake Taihu where the Grand Canal joins the Yangtze River. It is surrounded by more than 20 lakes. Narrow waterways thread between white – walled houses to link up with the Grand Canal, making the city the “Venice of China”.

Suzhou is a place of great beauty. A proverb says that “In heaven there is a paradise; on earth, Suzhou and Hangzhou”. In the old days wealthy families used to settle here from all

over China and built great mansions and exquisite gardens in this land of fish and rice. Suzhou also has a long history of embroidery production.

An old saying goes, “the gardens south of the Yangtze River are the best under heaven, and among them the gardens of Suzhou are the best.” Over centuries garden building has been a common practice in the city. The gardens once numbered as many as 200. Suzhou is unique in the world in the number of gardens, their tranquil and serenity environment, refined layout and exquisite building skills. The Pavilion of the Surging Waves, the Lion Cave Grove, the Fishermen Garden and the Lotus Garden, all well – preserved are masterpieces of the Suzhou Gardening Art.

Together with its mild climate, making it an available destination all year round, fertile landscape and abundance of produce, it is definitely a fabulous place to go. Especially when night fall, Suzhou City is quiet and peaceful, you can enjoy it while sipping a cup of tea in an old – timey teahouse.