Suzhou

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Suzhou

Gardens Grand Canal Market Rickshaw ride

 

 

train station

An important city renowned for its historical and cultural heritage as well as for its natural beauty, Suzhou has been called "Capital of Silk", "Land of Abundance" and "World of Gardens". In 1981, this ancient city was listed by the State Council as one of the four cities (the other three being Beijing, Hangzhou and Guilin) where the protection of historical and cultural heritage as well as natural scenery should be treated as a prior project.

 

along one of the many canals

 

pedestrian walk

 

Buddhist temple

 

incense being offered

 

evening in the park for young couples
(Policeperson blows whistle if they become too intimate)

 

statues of traditional Chinese family group

 

the Chinese farmer

 

No No No No No No No No No No, but have a nice day in the Park

 

street manikins

 

well dressed youths

 

hats for any occasion

 

advertisement

 

local pottery

 

treats for the children

 

shoppers

 

cycle parking attendant

 

standing guard

 

discussing a speeding ticket?

 

Child in the garden

Photos of a Suzhou garden

 

the Suzhou Garden View Hotel


Gardens Grand Canal Market Rickshaw ride

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