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Suzhou’s Night Markets - A Taste of Life!
Suzhou’s Night Markets - A Taste of Life!
Feb 29, 2012 Comments (0)

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>>

Finding Suzhou’s Foreign Food Stores
Finding Suzhou’s Foreign Food Stores
Dec 30, 2011 Comments (1)

Suzhou has become one of the best cities in China if you’re looking for a good foreign food store. Proximity to Shanghai and a large foreign population mean that you’ll be satisfied with both the selection and price of your foreign products. Read More>>

The Wonderfully Manic Markets of Old Suzhou
The Wonderfully Manic Markets of Old Suzhou
Dec 02, 2011 Comments (0)

Where can you go and see 20 colours of red peppers, have an anatomy lesson on pigs and taste fresh cooked local delicacies all in the same place? Try your local Suzhou wet markets. Read More>>

Baked in Suzhou: The Best Places for Bread in Town
Baked in Suzhou: The Best Places for Bread in Town
Nov 18, 2011 Comments (3)

Even a few short years ago, searching for bread and baked goods in Suzhou was a hopeless task, but now good bakeries seem to be opening every month. While pastries may still be far behind their leavened counterparts, the ovens of Suzhou are now producing some decent bread. Read More>>

Bargain Shopping in Suzhou: Everything You Need to Know in a Nutshell
Bargain Shopping in Suzhou: Everything You Need to Know in a Nutshell
Sep 07, 2011 Comments (1)

OK you have done Suzhou’s famous classical gardens, explored the canals and had some great food. Now it’s time to have some fun and go Shopping! Suzhou is a great place to find bargains but you’ve got to know where to go. Read More>>

Suzhou’s One-Stop Convenience Spot: Why In City Plaza is an Expat’s Delight!
Suzhou’s One-Stop Convenience Spot: Why In City Plaza is an Expat’s Delight!
Jun 09, 2011 Comments (0)

Why spend your weekend running madly across the city when you can get it all done in one spot? Here’s a look at Suzhou’s In City Plaza, a great hideaway in the middle of the SIP district that fulfills any consumerist reason you might have to head out the door. Read More>>

Shan Tang Street and Shi Lu – Stroll and Shop in Suzhou
Shan Tang Street and Shi Lu – Stroll and Shop in Suzhou
Oct 15, 2010 Comments (0)

If the busy masses of Guan Qian Street or the small selection of Shi Quan Street are giving you headaches, try a peaceful stroll around Shi Lu and Shan Tang. Both modern convenience and ancient charm await you in this northwest corner of the city. Read More>>

Shopping in Suzhou – The Main Necessities without Unnecessary Pain
Shopping in Suzhou – The Main Necessities without Unnecessary Pain
Sep 07, 2010 Comments (0)

Suzhou can be a challenging place to shop for newcomers. Fortunately, new mid-range shopping options have opened in the last year or two. Here are our top picks for necessity shopping for the budget-conscious consumer. Read More>>

Best English Language Bookshops in Suzhou
Best English Language Bookshops in Suzhou
May 10, 2010 Comments (0)

Often referred to as the “Oriental Venice”, Suzhou’s abundance of canals and gardens makes the city the ideal place to sit outside on a sunny day indulging in a good book. Thoug there may not be a whole lot of great bookstores here, there are one or two gems… Read More>>

INCITY Plaza– A Western Haven from the Elements
INCITY Plaza– A Western Haven from the Elements
Apr 30, 2010 Comments (4)

While it’s easy to give in and let Suzhou’s unseasonably rainy and cold weather ruin your shopping plans, the city’s only international-style shopping mall allows you to have fun while you stay dry. Come with us as we walk floor by floor. Read More>>

The Relationship Minefield: 4 Challenges for Multicultural Couples

The Relationship Minefield: 4 Challenges for Multicultural Couples

Jumping into a relationship with someone from a different culture can be a bit like stepping onto a minefield. Challenges abound, and no matter how much a couple loves each other, sometimes the difficulties get the best of us. Here we look at four of the biggest challenges of multicultural couples in China. More>>