Jiangsu Province
Jiangsu Province, on the eastern coast of China, is home to famous cities such as Suzhou and Nanjing as well as other interesting small cities. With Shanghai nearby, the cities of Jiangsu Province are easy to visit.
Visiting Suzhou's Ancient Temples
While famous for its gardens, Suzhou has also many ancient temples to visit to get an eye into Buddhist and Taoist traditions.
While famous for its gardens, Suzhou has also many ancient temples to visit to get an eye into Buddhist and Taoist traditions.
Visiting Suzhou's Famous Gardens
Suzhou's gardens are some of the most famous private gardens in China. A visit to Suzhou is a delightful side trip from Shanghai and a wonderful break from big-city China.
Suzhou's gardens are some of the most famous private gardens in China. A visit to Suzhou is a delightful side trip from Shanghai and a wonderful break from big-city China.
Suzhou City Profile
A profile of Suzhou, a lovely garden city just an hour and a half outside Shanghai. Famous for its gardens, Suzhou is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Sight.
A profile of Suzhou, a lovely garden city just an hour and a half outside Shanghai. Famous for its gardens, Suzhou is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Sight.
The Suzhou Museum
Re-opened in October, 2006, the Suzhou Museum's collection is now housed in a modern conception of the classical Chinese courtyard house designed by world-renowned architect I.M. Pei. The Suzhou Museum has a small but well-selected collection of Chinese artifacts from jades to porcelain as well as a beautiful garden.
Re-opened in October, 2006, the Suzhou Museum's collection is now housed in a modern conception of the classical Chinese courtyard house designed by world-renowned architect I.M. Pei. The Suzhou Museum has a small but well-selected collection of Chinese artifacts from jades to porcelain as well as a beautiful garden.
2 Days in Yixing
Yixing is a little town with famous teapots. If you're interested in finding THE teapot during your visit to China, than going to the source of the best teapots in the country is a good side trip for you. Located about 3 hours from Shanghai, a visit to Yixing is a fun diversion.
Yixing is a little town with famous teapots. If you're interested in finding THE teapot during your visit to China, than going to the source of the best teapots in the country is a good side trip for you. Located about 3 hours from Shanghai, a visit to Yixing is a fun diversion.