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Brief Introduction to Suzhou
Suzhou, a 2,500-year-old city, the cradle of Wu culture, lies in the lower reach of the Yangtze River and on the shores of Lake Taihu. The name "Wu", often applied to refer Suzhou, derived from the local tribes who named themselves "Gou Wu" in the late Shang Dynasty about 11th century BC. Later, King Helu of Wu State in 514 BC built his capital here known as the "Great city of Helu", and since then the city's site and scale have remained virtually unchanged, making Suzhou a rare city of historical and cultural renown in the world. The natural scenery of hills and waters in Suzhou is as charming as a delicate beauty. Of the whole area, 10 percent is cultivated fields, 30 percent hills, and the rest covered with water. Streets and alleys in Suzhou extend side by side with canals. Small bridges and flowing waters, white walls and dark grey roof tiles match one another in tranquil elegance. As a poem describes, "On arriving in Suzhou you beholds: Houses are all pillowed on water's edge". The gentle waters make the prominent urban scenery. The poetic and picturesque Suzhou gardens are a typical demonstration of simple elegance, with intriguing scenes found in every season and in all weathers. Suzhou is also reputed with the most beautiful private gardens in China, the representatives include Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden, Blue Wave Pavilion, Garden of the Master of the Nets. The village and towns are connected with canals, and you can enjoy the leisure life in the water towns in Zhouzhuang and Tongli. The Grand Canal linking up Beijing and Hangzhou also shows its beauty since ancient times. Endowed with abundant native produce, the rich and exquisite Suzhou cuisine sets a style of its own on this "land of plenty". The traditional performing arts of Suzhou are best represented by the Kunqu Opera, Suzhou Opera and Ballad singing, reputed both in China and overseas for their minute acting and harmonic melody. The folks here are honest, good-natured, friendly and hospitable-a tradition from times of yore. As a major tourist city of wide reputation, Suzhou lives up to all the expectations in food, hotel accommodations, transport, sight-seeing shopping and recreation.

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