Suzhou Overview

Suzhou is a city on the lower reaches of the Yangtze River and on the shores of Lake Taihu in the province of Jiangsu, China, bordering Shanghai on the east, Zhejiang Province on the south, the Taihu Lake in the west and the Yangtze River in the north. The city is renowned for its beautiful stone bridges, pagodas, and meticulously designed classical gardens which have contributed to its status as a great tourist attraction. Since the Song Dynasty (960-1279), Suzhou has also been an important centre for China's silk and other industries and continues to hold that prominent position today. The GDP per capita in 2008 ranked 2nd among 659 Chinese cities. Want to know more about Suzhou? Visit RealSuzhou.com