When Marco Polo called Suzhou the "Oriental Venice", this water town in Southern China must had reminded him of his faraway home. 25 minutes away from Shanghai by bullet train, Suzhou is one of China's cultural center for thousands of years where hundreds of rivers, boats and bridges decorate her. Since year 514 BC, Suzhou has became one of the major cities in China and also capital of the Wu Kingdom. Many of China's best artists, politicians, writers and poets in history were born in Suzhou, including Yin Tang(Tang Bohu), Yanwu Gu, and Xiaotong Fei. Two Noble Price winners, Tsung-Dao (T. D.) Lee and Steven Chu, are of Suzhou descent. Kunqu Opera, Su embroideries, paintings and calligraphy, countless invaluable arts were created in this city. The elegant, natural and artistic lifestyle of Suzhou is well demonstrated in the classical gardens, a world cultural heritage recognized by the UNESCO.
When Marco Polo called Suzhou the "Oriental Venice", this water town in Southern China must had reminded him of his faraway home. 25 minutes away from Shanghai by bullet train, Suzhou is one of China's cultural center for thousands of years where hundreds of rivers, boats and bridges decorate her. Since year 514 BC, Suzhou has became one of the major cities in China and also capital of the Wu Kingdom. Many of China's best artists, politicians, writers and poets in history were born in Suzhou, including Yin Tang(Tang Bohu), Yanwu Gu, and Xiaotong Fei. Two Noble Price winners, Tsung-Dao (T. D.) Lee and Steven Chu, are of Suzhou descent. Kunqu Opera, Su embroideries, paintings and calligraphy, countless invaluable arts were created in this city. The elegant, natural and artistic lifestyle of Suzhou is well demonstrated in the classical gardens, a world cultural heritage recognized by the UNESCO.
##### From/To Sunan Shuofang International Airport 苏南硕放国际机场 Address: Shuofang sub-district, Gaoxin(high-tech) Zone, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province 江苏省无锡市高新区硕放街道 Transportation by shuttle bus: There are two stations for shuttle bus going between downtown Suzhou to the airport. You may buy shuttle bus tickets, flight tickets, and check in before boarding at the stations.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport 上海浦东国际机场 Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport 上海虹桥国际机场 Transportation by shuttle bus: There are two stations for shuttle bus going between downtown Suzhou to the airport.
The owner is a local who makes original music. Address: 171, Fenghuang Street, Gusu District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, 江苏省苏州市姑苏区凤凰街171号 Opening time: 21:00-03:00 Average price: RMB 60 / person
Here are several most well-known banks in China 1. 中国银行 BOC (Bank of China) 2. 中国建设银行 CCB (China Construction Bank) 3. 中国农业银行 ABC (Agricultural Bank of China) 4. 中国工商银行 ICBC (Industrial and Commercial Bank of China) 5. 招商银行 CMB (China Merchants Bank Ltd.)
Item | Details Time zone | UTC+8 Area code | +86/010 Post code | 215000 Language | Chinese Currency | Yuan (元, RMB), the cent is called 角/毛 (Pronunciation: Jiao/Mao) Symbol | ¥ Conversion | Decimal system, 10 Jiao/Mao = 1 Yuan/RMB Plug base | 2 standard socket types Voltage | 220V, you might need an adapter before you set out Frequency | 50Hz Exchange | 1$ = 6.37RMB, it changes frequently, only for reference
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Best Time
April to October offers the mildest weather.
Transportation
Major high-speed rail hub connecting all provinces.
Payments
Alipay is widely accepted even in small stalls.
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