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Jiangsu Overview
About Jiangsu Province
Blessed with some of the most productive soils and most temperate climate in the nation, Jiangsu is a cultural and geographical entity on the southern side of the Yangtze River. Rivers and canals crisscrossed the area, form and frame the typical so-called "water town" villages.
Abundant water resource brings up a delicacy world. Garden, embroidery, all traditional culture are amazing. Despite the modern appearance, cities in Jiangsu retain some simple yet elegant traditional charm. The cities of Suzhou and Yangzhou are famous for their beautiful classical Chinese gardens and draw visitors from around the world. Another city famous for water is Wuxi, which is also famed for its amazing tea pot art and craft.
Being one of the longest-inhabited regions in China, the province is also rich in cultural history. Najing, the capital, has some excellent museums, providing insight into the background and development of the region as well as into its modern history.
Jiangsu Attractions
Totally 4 attractions
Yangtze Rvier Bridge - Nanjing
It was constructed between 1960 and 1968.
As the pride of modern Nanjing, the bridge was designed and built completely by Chinese. It is one of the longest bridges in China. And it is a key point for traffic between north and south China.
Confucius Temple - Nanjing
The Archway of Confucius Temple
One of the most famous people in ancient China was a wise philosopher named Confucius. The Confucius Temple was once a center of Confucian study for more than 1500 years.
Suzhou Classical Garden
The model for Chinese garden art
China's gardens generally can be divided into two kinds: royal garden, represented by the Summer Palace in Beijing and Mountain Resort of Chengde, and private garden, represented by private gardens in Suzhou.
Zhouzhuang
Old houses, streets, canals, and boats there
A beautiful saying is very popular among the folks in China: " The Heavens have their Paradise while the earth is proud of having Suzhou and Hangzhou". Zhouzhuang is just like Water lily in-between.
Book a trip to Suzhou Classical Gardens
How to book a Suzhou Tour with China Odyssey?
Virtual Tour of the Suzhou Classical Gardens
Travelogue - Suzhou Tour
Book a tour visiting Zhouzhuang
Book a Chinese Water Town Tour
Virtual Tour of Zhouzhuang
Virtual Tour of Wuzhen
Recommended Multi-destination China Tours including Suzhou, Nanjing and Zhouzhuang
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Suzhou Travelogue
Zhongguo (China) Trip - by Bruce Alan Wallce
Perfectly arranged travel - by Susan Lee Clarke
Rolling Jiangsu Travel News
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