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Suzhou lies in the southern part in Jiangsu province and to the East of
Tai Lake. It is one of the main industrial centers in China. And it is
also an important tourism city. It is 8488square kilometers in area. The
population is 5.7 million.
Suzhou is in the lash plain in the
Changjiang River. The topography here is low, it is covered by a lot of
rivers. And near the Tai River, there is lowland. It is the monsoon
climate in inferior torrid zone. The average temperature is 15.5 degree
Celsius, the average precipitation is 1,100mm. The black frost period can
last 233days. Suzhou abounds in water and soil. And also, there is
mountain soil, glass sand, zinc, lead, rock and so many other mineral
resources.
Suzhou is the center of cotton, silk and wool. The silk knit goods here are in the first place in China. The export of silk can occupy 30 percent in the whole country. It is also the base of electric industry. The country industry is developed, it can occupy 60 percent of the total output value. Suzhou Industry Garden is built and it is nearly 70 square kilometers in area. The agriculture here is developed too. Suzhou is the product base of commodity grain and oil grain. The output abounds in cotton, cocoon, fresh-water fish, pigs and fruit. The railway, highway and inland water transport are all convenient. Zhangjiagang port is the important gateway of Sunan・s open policy. Big ships can be moored here. Also, there are more than 10 international airlines. In Suzhou, there is China Silk Travel Festival on Sep 25th every year.
Suzhou is a historical city in China. Some people call here the ：East
Venice； because of the rivers, the bridges and the condition of the people
who live here. Suzhou Garden is the symbol of the buildings in Jianghan.
It・s famous for its lakes, hills and the gardens. The traditional
specialties are jasmine tea, Su-taste cakes, sandal fans, Song brocade,
lacquer ware, embroidery and drawn work.
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As a major tourist city, Suzhou is easily accessible by road or rail
and also has some good boat services operating out of the city port.
Airport
Suzhou Guangfu Airport, is a small airport. It has only a flight to Foshan every Tuesday. Most travelers fly into Shanghai and then take a bus (one hour and forty minutes, RMB50) from the Shanghai Airport or a train to Suzhou (about an hour). China Eastern has an office here and you can book tickets to Shanghai through Ctrip!
Suzhou is an important city on the Beijing-Shanghai Railway line, and everyday, more than 20 trains stop at the Suzhou railway station which is on the northern side of the city. A train to Shanghai takes about one hour and costs between RMB20-50 depending on the type of ticket. There are also regular trains to Nanjing and Wuxi from here (2 hours).
Suzhou is small enough to walk around. A nice way to see the sites is to hire a bike (ask in your hotel). There are numerous buses and taxis also operating in the city.
The city of Suzhou is along the Grand Canal and therefore accessible by boat from various cities along the canal including Beijing (Tongxian County), Shanghai, Zhenjiang (in Jiangsu Province) and Hangzhou. Although the boats travelling along the Grand Canal are not always comfortable this can be a nice way to leave the city and to arrive in Shanghai.
The selection of materials has much to do with the water country. Dishes and pastries traditionally served aboard of pleasure boats remain the proincipal form. Ingredients for seasonal foods are fishes, shrimps, crabs, water mallows, gorgon fruits and other aquatic products. The visitor is sure to be impressed by the refined taste of Suzhou cuisine.