Suzhuo: Little Bridge, Running Stream, and Households
Suzhou is the epitome of Chinese private gardens. Its classical gardens and the Suzhou section of the Grand Canal have been recognized as World Cultural Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Lake Tai within the territory of Suzhou presents a breathtaking sight where the water and sky merge in one color. As the saying goes, ‘Paradise above, Suzhou and Hangzhou below’ illustrating the unique charm of the Canal Towns in South of the Yangtze.
拙政园 Humble Administrator’ s Garden
Revered as one of the Four Most Famous Gardens of China, alongside Beijing’s Summer Palace, Chengde’s Imperial Summer Villa, and Suzhou’s Lingering Garden, the Humble Administrator’ s Gardenis the largest as well as the most famed in Suzhou and contains almost all the features of classical Suzhou gardens.
Has been inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997, Humble Administrator’ s Garden is celebrated by its exquisite layout of pools, rockeries, islets, bamboo grove, pines, pavilions and corridors. Has been inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997, Humble Administrator’ s Garden is celebrated by its exquisite layout of pools, rockeries, islets, bamboo grove, pines, pavilions and corridors.
平江路 Pingjiang Road
Pingjiang Road, located in the core area of Suzhou, is like a historical corridor meandering between classical gardens and flowing waterways. Boats sail on the river, navigating through narrow water passages, with riverside homes within arm’s reach. As you walk here, you will discover that every bridge, every courtyard, and every stone slab tells the story of Pingjiang Road’s history and culture.
东方之门 The Gate of the Orient
The Gate of the Orient, soaring to a height of 301.8 meters, consists of two vertical towers and a cross-spanning ‘Sky Garden’. This unique building seamlessly integrates the historical heritage of the city with modern innovation, becoming a new landmark of Suzhou. The architectural design of The Gate of the Orient is both contemporary and infused with rich Chinese cultural elements, resembling a massive gateway opening to the world, symbolizing the openness and inclusiveness of Suzhou city.
The clever design of The Gate of the Orient makes it not only a complex for offices, shopping, dining, and entertainment, but also a tourist attraction and a heaven for photography in the city.
