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Suzhou (pronounced soo-joe) is one of China’s cultural and #historical capitals. Founded in 514 B.C., Suzhouflaunts 2,500 years of history and a myriad of ancient temples, palaces, gardens, canals, and fortifications. The city's magnificent #UNESCO #World #Heritage Sites include the stunning Grand Canal and dozens of classical gardens. The city is also known for the production of silk and a vibrant history of the embroidery craft.
Though the city of over 10 million people has no airport, Suzhou is very easy to get to. It's located midway down China's Pacific coast about 70 miles inland from #Shanghai (the bullet train from Shanghai's Hongqiao International Airport takes just 30 minutes). English is widely spoken, ATMs are prevalent, and the city is safe and comfortable (though traffic can be annoying).
Whether you're visiting on a day trip from Shanghai or have a couple of days to dedicate to the city itself, here are the top things to do in Suzhou, China.
The oldest part of Suzhou is what China was like before cars and motorbikes. The 14.2-square-kilometer Old #Town is ideal for wandering, either on foot, by bike or via a lazy gondola ride. Steep-sided bridges arch over 35 kilometers of 1100-year-old canals, and narrow, picturesque, cobblestone streets meander through the whitewashed walls and black roofs of the Old Town.
Popular pedestrian shopping thoroughfare PingJiang Road has been found on maps since 960; a canal that may be even older runs alongside the street. Lively Shantang Street is famous for its temples and memorial bridges arching over bigger, busier streets. Sinquan Street boasts architecture from the Ming Dynasty, which was in place from the mid-1300s to mid-1600s.
Don't miss a canal tour in Old Town Suzhou. You can a catch ride on the Grand Canal or smaller, adjacent canals. From the water, you'll see a whole other face of Suzhou, where traditional homes open directly onto ancient waterways.
While in Old Town Suzhou, head to the Jinchang District’s Shilu Shopping Street for goods old and (mostly) new. In the evening, the traditional Kunqu Opera, which dates back to the 14th century, is still performed in a number of theaters in Old Town.
Or, follow Suzhou's moat on foot along the 15.5-kilometer Ancient Moat-ring Fitness Trail. Opened in 2016, this picturesque trail follows Suzhou's ancient moat to form a circuit around the entire Old Town and can be completed in around four hours of continuous walking.
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