Suzhou, China

Why go


• The Classical Gardens of Suzhou, waterside architectures, scenic canal networks.
• The Kunqu Opera and Pintang museums on the old Ping Jiang Road.
• Countryside tours, especially to the North Pagoda where you can have a spectacular view of the city.


What you need to know


Climate: Humid subtropical
Area: Prefecture-level city–8,488.42 sq km, Urban–1,649.72 sq km
Population: Prefecture-level city–6,073,000, Urban–2,307,500
Density: Prefecture-level city–715/sq km, Urban–1,398/sq km
Postal code: 215000
Area code: 512


Did you know that…Suzhou is the oldest town on the Yangtze Basin and is the cradle of the Wu civilization?


Where to stay


To find the best hotels in Suzhou see the Visiting China special feature on Suzhou Hotels.