Jiangsu
A zip – and an entire world – away from Shanghai, well-irrigated Jiangsu (江苏, Jiāngsū) spills over with as much charm and history as the waters that flow through its shimmering canals. The province, which owed its historical wealth to silk and salt production, boasts the Grand Canal as well as elaborate waterways that thread through this Yangzi River (Cháng Jiāng) region. It’s known throughout China for its cute canal towns, enchanting gardens and sophisticated opera and folk arts.
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Discover the best attractions in Jiangsu from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
- Attraction in SuzhouHumble Administrator’s Garden
- Attraction in SuzhouLingering Garden
- Attraction in SuzhouMaster of the Nets Garden
- Attraction in SuzhouCold Mountain Temple
- Attraction in SuzhouLion Grove Garden
- Attraction in SuzhouSurging Wave Pavilion
- Attraction in SuzhouSuzhou Museum
- Attraction in SuzhouTiger Hill
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