Suzhou is a city of garoens, silk ano poets that nas captivated the imagination of China and the world for countless centuries.From its origins in ancient times to the development and renovations of recent years, it has remained a source of inspiration for visitors and residents alike. Suzhou Basics tells the story of this magical city, covering everything from its most famed attractions to its hidden gems and secret legends.

1 History

 Climate

 Walled Cities

 Lake Taihu

 Bai Juyi

 Longing for the South

 Shantang Canal and Street

 Suzhou in Literature

 Water Town Streets

 A City Afloat

 Transportation

 Wu Jizhe

 Suzhou Dialect

 Wu Zixu

 The Sword Pond

 King Fuchai

 War and Refinement

 Silk

 Fan Chengda

 Music

 Artists

 Gardens

 Taiping Rebellion

 Scholars

 New Suzhou

 Satellite Cities

 Farmland Conversion

 I.M. Pei

2 Gardens

 East / West Comparisons

 Forgetfulness

 Master of Nets Garden

 Hanshan Temple

 Couple's Retreat Garden

 Sex Culture Museum

 Lingering Garden

 Precious Belt Bridge

 Lion Grove Garden

 Gardens Museum

 Temples

 Mountain Villa

 Temple of Mystery

 Humble Administrator's Garden

 Prince Zhong's Mansion

 West Garden Temple

 Silk Museum

 Retreat and Reflection Garden

 Panmen Scenic Area

 Tiger Hill

 Surging Waves Pavilion

 Museum of Opera and Theater

 Folk Custom Museum

 Garden of Cultivation

 New Suzhou Museum

 Bei Family Hall

 Garden of Pleasance

 Confucius Temple

3 Accomodation

 Hotel Prices

 Online Booking

 Classical Elements

 Pan Pacific Suzhou

 Garden Hotels

 Garden View Hotel

 Traditional Hotels

 Drinking Water

 Minghantang

 Exchanging Money

 Public Toilets

 Public and Private

 Kempinski Resort

 Kempinski Hotel

 Leisure Travel Hotels

 Regalia Hotels

 Dongshan Hotel

 Business Travel Hotels

 Hotel One

 Suzhou Marriott

 Gate of the Orient

 Travel with Children

 Internet Access

 Sunrise Golf Club

 Hairy Crab

 Fairmont Yangcheng Lake

 Common Complaints

 Water Villages

 Xishan Hotel

 Beyond Suzhou

 Other Hotels

4 Leisure

 Maps

 Suzhou's Founding

 Tea

 Science and Cultural Arts Center

 Arts and Crafts Museum

 Art Galleries

 Fairs

 Suzhou Beauties

 Suzhou Treasures

 Kunqu Opera

 Pingtan

 Pingjiang Rd

 Local Artifacts

 Pearls

 Guanqian St

 Bird and Flower Markets

 Shiquan St

 Taohuawu Woodcuts

 Bargaining

 Silk Embroidery

 Silk Specialty Shops

 Shi Rd

 Items of Interest

 Suzhou by Boat

 Massage

 Spas

 Jinji Lake

 Tianping Hill

 Xishan Scenic Area

 Chunzai Tower

 Children's Entertainment

 5 Food

 Dining with a View

 Garden Brasserie and Lounge

 Fish

 Signature Dishes

 Garden Foods

 Garden Hotel

 Local Favorites

 Dinner and a Show

 Dongshan

 Crab Piracy

 Mexican

 Musical Fountains

 International

 Music

 Sports Bars

 Shiquan St

 Pulp Fiction

 Clubs and Discos

 Night Stroll

 Teahouses

 Historic

 Snacks

 Bi Luo Chun Tea

 Gay and Lesbian

 Cultural

 Bookworms

Index

Maps

 Suzhou New District

 Downtown

 Suzhou Industrial Park