Picturesque gardens, national-style pagodas and temples, interesting museums and cultural establishments are the main sights of present Suzhou. The ancient Guanqian 
Street is one of the most picturesque in the city. It was laid out more than half a century ago. The 760-meter-long street accommodates the city's oldest shops and restaurants. Given the fact that they are all housed in beautiful historic buildings, walking down the street becomes an even more interesting event. When it comes to outstanding historic buildings, Hanshan Temple deserves special attention. Built directly on the Grand Canal in the early 6th century, it got its name in honor of a monk who lived in the temple. Unfortunately, the temple did not survive in its original form to our days - it has been repeatedly rebuilt and radically changed its appearance. The last major reconstruction of the Hanshan took place in the middle of the 17th century. Its look has not been changed much since then.
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) is considered to be one of the most beautiful in the city. The landscape garden is striking with a variety of decorations: there are two beautiful ponds and countless trees and flowers in the park. Besides the luxurious landscaping, several beautiful old mansions have been preserved in the garden. Their appearance uniquely harmonizes with surrounding landscapes.
is also sure to please both nature enthusiasts and connoisseurs of ancient architecture. The founder of this beautiful garden is the monk Tian Zhu, who built it in honor of his spiritual teacher. Much of the garden's design elements are made of stone. Its area also includes several beautiful rock formations and deep caves. Some rock formations resemble lions in their shape, which gave the garden such an original name. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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, whose history dates back to the early Middle Ages. It is distinguished by a variety of well-groomed courtyards and terraces offering unforgettable panoramic views of the countryside and mountains. The garden is conventionally divided into several thematic zones: its eastern part is occupied by beautiful halls, while the northern part is more like an idyllic rural area.
The Master of the Nets Garden (Wangshi Yuan ) stands out on the background of other unusual sights. The most miniature landscaped garden in Suzhou is known to many travelers under a different name - Fisherman's Garden. Similar to other city gardens, a significant part of its area is occupied by historic buildings. In the center of the garden, you will find a small pond surrounded by fabulously beautiful plants and flowers. Despite its modest size, the garden is extremely popular among tourists. It is believed that it is the only green zone that has managed to fully preserve its original look.
Walking through picturesque gardens is hardly the only entertainment available to Suzhou guests. You can have fun as a whole family in Suzhou Amusement park. It occupies a vast area and is … Open
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- the only of the 16 gates that have been survived throughout the centuries. Take some time to visit the city's unique museums. The Suzhou Museum has one of the richest collections. Its unique exhibits include ceramics and fine paintings, national costumes and jewelry made of precious metals, priceless archaeological finds and contemporary artworks.
