Culture of Suzhou. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces



Suzhou has a lot of high-class hotels, which are rightfully considered to be among the best in the world. Crowne Plaza Suzhou Hotel is a real city attraction. It is housed in a unique …
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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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Walking through picturesque gardens is hardly the only entertainment available to Suzhou guests. You can have fun as a whole family in Suzhou Amusement park. It occupies a vast area and is …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Suzhou and surroundings
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Art galleries in Suzhou and around
♥ Art museum 'Suzhou Museum' Suzhou, 4.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Suzhou Museum' Suzhou, 4.7 km from the center. On the map


Unique spots in Suzhou and near
Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal
From the series “Greatest Man-Made Waterways and Channels”
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Distance from Suzhou center - 59.9 km.
Its first section between the Yangtze and the Yellow River was built in the 5th century BC. And the length extended approximately to 150 km. Improvement work for the extension of the canal has been taken place up to the 13th century. The canal was constructed over a 2000-year period. Its minimum width is 40 metres and the maximum one is 350 metres. This section of the canal lies in the territory of Shanghai. …
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Tiger Hill Pagoda
From the series “Falling towers and buildings”
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Distance from Suzhou center - 3.7 km.
The hill is covered with mystical stories. It is available for everyone to visit today. A luxury park is located at the top of it. There are also many buildings from different eras here. The most interesting historical monument is brick pagoda. It was built during the reign of the Song dynasty. This pagoda is seven stories high. It is directed up to 48 meters. According to approximate estimates, the weight of the building is about 600 tons. It has a spectacular design in a traditional style. …
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Suzhou
Landmarks of culture on Suzhou map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc

