In addition to its stunning gardens and flowing canals, Suzhou has been at the centre of China’s illustrious silk trade for centuries. Delve into the ancient techniques and fine craftsmanship of ...

For those who are familiar with Suzhou, news of its affluence won’t come as a surprise. It has long been a centre for commercial success – as far back as 100 AD it became one of the 10 largest ...

1996 A map of the protection area and the construction control zone around the Humble Administrator’s Garden 1996 A map of the protection area and the construction control zone around the Lingering ...

Classical Chinese garden design, which seeks to recreate natural landscapes in miniature, is nowhere better illustrated than in the nine gardens in the historic city of Suzhou. They are generally ...

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[Photo provided to China Daily] The Suzhou Symphony Youth Orchestra made its debut at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing on Feb 10. Conducted by Chen Xieyang, Zhong Hongliang ...