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Ahhh coffee! That warm, rich, invigorating brew. But it’s not just about the brew, is it? No, it’s about finding exactly the right atmosphere to drink it in. Here are the best cafes Suzhou has to offer. Read more>>
Pianist Célimène Daudet will perform at the Suzhou Culture and Arts Centre on March 16th. Although still quite young, Daudet has been well received by critics and audiences alike, having performed in Algeria, Canada, England, Europe, Russia and the United States and having won four international piano competitions in recent years. In 2010, she won the International Pro Music Prize for her performance with Guillaume Latour, a violinist with whom she has performed as a duo for many... Read more>>
Suzhou was established as a city in 514 BC by King Helu of Wu, who named it "The Great City of Helu". The city began to prosper during the Sui Dynasty as a result of the construction of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, and it was renamed Suzhou in 589 AD. It has been an important center for the silk trade since the Song Dynasty , and continues to hold a prominent position in this industry today. The city was well documented in the...Read more>>
Suzhou is one of the most popular tourist destinations in China, and it is easily accessible by road, rail, air and sea, though most travelers to Suzhou stick to the first two. The highway network surrounding the city is extensive and well developed, and while the local airport is small and serves only local routes, there is a direct two-hour shuttle from Suzhou to Shanghai's nearby Hongqiao International Airport. Suzhou is an important train...Read more>>
