Sights in Suzhou

Most of the gardens in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, were private gardens built in ancient China. They are tranquil, exquisite, elegant, and harmonious with nature.

Built during 1506 and 1521 in the Ming dynasty, the Humble Administrator’s Garden is regarded as one of the four major gardens in China along with the Summer Palace in…

One of the four major gardens in China, the Garden to Linger In is well arranged and elegant. It was built during the reign of Emperor Jia Qing of the…

Located on the northwestern outskirts of Suzhou, Tiger Hill is 26 meters high. The Slanting Pagoda on the hill was built in the year 959. It is the symbol of…

The Embroidery Research Institute is an organization for the study of needling techniques of the Suzhou school of embroidery. Its other task is to provide the State with embroideries for…

Han Shan and Shi De, eminent monks of the Tang Dynasty once lived here, hence its name.