Traditional old riverside houses illuminated at night in Shantang water town, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, Asia

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Suzhou

Historically, Suzhou (苏州, Sūzhōu) was synonymous with high culture and elegance, and generations of artists, scholars, writers and high society in China were drawn by its exquisite art forms and the delicate beauty of its gardens. Suzhou's historic sites have felt the effects of modern building booms, but the city still retains enough pockets of charm to warrant two to three days’ exploration on foot.


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A visual tour of Suzhou: the ‘Venice of China'

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