High hills silhouetted against clear blue skies and acres of
green fields envelop you in a warm embrace on your Suzhou tours
with Holidays China. Referred to as the Oriental Venice, Suzhou
gives you a glimpse of a wonderfully colorful world that glitters
with the cultural hues of the various ethnic communities that
inhabit Suzhou in China.
Location
Suzhou is located on the banks of the Taihu Lake in the middle
of the Yangtze Delta in the Jiangsu Province of China. Suzhou lies
close to Zhejiang, Shandong and Anhui.
History
Suzhou was known as 'Gusu City' in the olden days and was
established in the year 514 B.C. The Chinese believe that He Lu,
who was the founder of the Wu Kingdom, established Suzhou. Suzhou
gained importance as an important commercial center after the
completion of the Grand Canal. Suzhou gained popularity as an
important center of silk manufacture under the reign of the Ming
dynasty. According to historical records there were 200 gardens in
Suzhou in the ancient times.
Tourist Attractions
Holidays China offers you attractive Suzhou tour packages that
take you to the Hanshan Temple, Zhouzhuang, Garden of the Master
of Nets, Canglang Pavilion, Tiger Hill and the Humble
Administrator's Garden.
The Hanshan Temple or the 'Cold Mountain Temple' is a vast
storehouse of ancient Chinese architecture. The five-storied
pagoda, the 108 bells and the hall of 500 Arahats are sure to
enchant you completely. The Canglang Pavilion is among the most
visited and historically significant gardens of Suzhou. According
to historical records the Prince of the Five Dynasties used to
frequent this paradisiacal garden quite often. The waterscapes and
roofed walkways are quite attractive and enchanting.
Things to Do
Take a walk along the trails on the exotic Suzhou gardens and
explore the land of Canals in you own style. Try the traditionally
cooked, fishes, shrimps, gorgon fruits and other seasonal eatables
that are cooked to perfection.
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