Suzhou, known as “the Venice of the East”, is an ancient city with more than 60 classical gardens. It has been a “land of fish and rice”, “home of silk” since ancient time.
Tour itinerary: Master of Net`s Garden, Suzhou Museum, Lion Forest Garden, Silk
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Lion Forest Garden: The garden is well noted for its rockworks resembling lions with different and striking poses. Master of Net`s Garden: The garden is the smallest and oldest in Suzhou. It is a typical classical private garden with buildings of pavilion, chamber, tower and terrace, etc. Grand canal & Ancient city wall: The ancient city wall has both the land and water gates with a history of 2500 years. Suzhou Museum: Designed by I.M. Pei, who designed more than 70 famous architectures all over the world, houses arts of bronze Buddhist statues, ceramic, and jades, etc. No.1 Silk Mill: In this over 80-year-old silk mill, travelers can learn how silk is made from worm to clothes and quit.