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Guide to the Suzhou Metro: Facts and Important Stations
Guide to the Suzhou Metro: Facts and Important Stations
May 11, 2012

At long last, the Suzhou metro Line 1 has finally opened. After enduring over four years of construction, residents and visitors can enjoy the low cost and convenience of underground travel. Suzhou is the first non-capital city in China to get a metro, and was only able to begin construction in 2007 after having their applications to the Beijing government denied twice. The official reason is that it wouldn't be fair to larger capital cities, like Kunming and Chengdu, that didn't have subways at the time, and that some felt... Read More>>

Ligongdi: Suzhou’s New Nightlife Hub
Apr 27, 2012
Ligongdi: Suzhou’s New Nightlife Hub

Shiquan Street is out, Ligongdi is in. The vast complex of restaurants, bars, clubs, coffee shops and outlet stores known as Ligongdi is a little pricier than the former expat hangouts, but it’s much... Read More>>

What’s New: Bar and Restaurant Openings in Suzhou
Apr 13, 2012
What’s New: Bar and Restaurant Openings in Suzhou

Suzhou is host to a robust foreign restaurant and bar scene that gets larger and more diverse every year. Read on for a round-up of recent new openings in Suzhou’s bar and restaurant scene. Read More>>

Nightlife

Changing Nightlife Scene: Suzhou’s New Breed of Nightclubs
Changing Nightlife Scene: Suzhou’s New Breed of Nightclubs

Up until this year, the club scene in Suzhou could be compared to a collection of Steven Seagal movies: they’re hackneyed, all the same, but can be enjoyable from time to time. Fortunately a number of new clubs have opened with an eye for change, just as old clubs have revamped their music selections. Read More>>

Food & Drink

A Culinary Classic: Where to Find Mouth-Watering Pizza in Suzhou
A Culinary Classic: Where to Find Mouth-Watering Pizza in Suzhou

Pizza lovers are in luck in Suzhou, as there are dozens of options ranging from classic Italian to high-speed delivery. Read on to find our pick of the best. Read More>>

Tips & Advice

The Best English-Speaking Dentists in Suzhou
The Best English-Speaking Dentists in Suzhou

The terms Russian Roulette and dentist don’t really mix well together. If you have teeth problems, you don’t want to be second-guessing. The following dentists in Suzhou may be a little pricey, but they’ll get the job done. Read More>>

Shopping

Suzhou’s Night Markets - A Taste of Life!
Suzhou’s Night Markets - A Taste of Life!

So come out of the overpriced, sanitized bubbles and into the action of Suzhou’s amazing night food markets. Treat yourself to a spicy stir-fry of Suzhou life! Read More>>

Travel & Outdoors

11 Great Clubs to Keep You Social, Active and Entertained in Suzhou
11 Great Clubs to Keep You Social, Active and Entertained in Suzhou

Need to break out of your mundane routine? Want a new hobby and/or friends? Read on to find out what cultural, sports and personal interest clubs are available in Suzhou. Read More>>

Art & Entertainment

Suzhou’s Museums: 2,500 Years of Culture on Display
Suzhou’s Museums: 2,500 Years of Culture on Display

Suzhou is a famous destination for viewers of classical Chinese gardens as well as the home to dozens of specialized museums that try to capture some of the millennia of history that has run through this city. Read More>>

Seasonal/Festivals

Romance in Suzhou: Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Romance in Suzhou: Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is one of those events that slips up on us before we’ve had a chance to plan anything. So here’s a look at some traditional and some unusual ways to let that special person know you haven’t forgotten them. Read More>>

 
Suzhou Basics

Food

Brief Intro to Suzhou Dining
Brief Intro to Suzhou Dining

Palate-cleansing Jiangsu cuisine (also known as Su Cai), captures – and in many ways... Read More>>

Local Products

Brief Intro to Suzhou Shopping
Brief Intro to Suzhou Shopping

The savvy Suzhou shopper knows the three best things to buy in the city: silk, silk and... Read More>>

Exploring Suzhou

 Rough Guide to Suzhou Travel
Rough Guide to Suzhou Travel

Suzhou is located in the southern part of Jiangsu Province 83km west of Shanghai just... Read More>>

Entertainment

Suzhou Entertainment Overview
Suzhou Entertainment Overview

As an ancient city situated at ground zero of the Chinese economic boom, Suzhou has... Read More>>

 
What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What happens when a population of 1.3 billion people collides with the need to perpetually fuel a success-driven economy? Coming to China, one is quickly aware of the redundant or peculiar nature of employment. Here are five strange jobs common in the Middle Kingdom. More>>