
Suzhou


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

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local pottery

treats for the children

shoppers

cycle parking attendant

standing guard

discussing a speeding ticket?

Child in the garden

the Suzhou Garden View Hotel