City break in Suzhou. Active leisure ideas for Suzhou - attractions, recreation and nightlife


Suzhou is often called the "Venice of the East" because of the abundance of river channels piercing the city. The first mention of the city dates back to the early 6th century BC. Suzhou …
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Picturesque gardens, national-style pagodas and temples, interesting museums and cultural establishments are the main sights of present Suzhou. The ancient Guanqian Street is one of the most …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Suzhou and surroundings
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Amusement parks near Suzhou
♥ Amusement park 'Suzhou Amusement Land' Suzhou, 3.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'American Dream Park' Shanghai, 61.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Jinjiang Action Park' Shanghai, 80.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Shanghai Disneyland Park' Shanghai, 103.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Future World' Hangzhou, 135.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Suzhou Amusement Land' Suzhou, 3.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Amusement park 'American Dream Park' Shanghai, 61.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Amusement park 'Jinjiang Action Park' Shanghai, 80.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Amusement park 'Shanghai Disneyland Park' Shanghai, 103.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Amusement park 'Future World' Hangzhou, 135.3 km from the center. On the map


Sites around Suzhou from our surveys on extreme Earth places
Tiger Hill Pagoda
From the series “Falling towers and buildings”
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Distance from Suzhou center - 3.7 km.
The ancient pagoda looks like the famous leaning tower of Pisa to many travelers. It began to deviate from the vertical axis more than 400 years ago. The deviation is 2.5 meters at present. Hundreds of tourists from all over the world come to admire the leaning pagoda every day. Tiger Hill is considered a very quiet place despite the huge number of visitors. It is ideal for relaxing away from the city bustle. Its park is huge. Therefore, it will not be difficult to find a place for a relaxing holiday. …
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Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge
From the series “The Longest Bridges in the World”
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Distance from Suzhou center - 49.1 km.
The construction of the bridge started in 2008. The project took only two years. The bridge was already fully operational in 2010 and its official opening took place in June 2011. The grandiose project cost more than 10 billion US dollars. During the bridge construction, over 500,000 tonnes of steel and more than 2.5 million cubic meters of concrete were used. …
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Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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23.03.2023
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.

23.03.2023
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