《Introduction of the Chinese cit

  Founded in 514 BC, Suzhou is one of the oldest towns in Yangtze Basin. Bordering Shanghai on the east, Wuxi City on the west and the Yangtze River on the north, Suzhou enjoys great geography and excellent land, water and air transportation. Suzhou achieved its fame 1,000 years later when the Grand Canal was constructed. And the city remains one of the most beautiful cities in China with its blue web of interlocking canals and classical gardens as well as famous silk industry. It is well-known as the capital of silk. The streets and lanes in its downtown area are of the Song-dynasty style.

    The Ancient Canal night cruise is an unforgettable experience when you travel in Suzhou, with the beautiful light and good scenery on both sides. With the good service and Suzhou local opera - Pingtan performance on board, you will fill relax and comfortable.It is a highlight to take a boat ride along the Grand Canal for you Suzhou tour. Sightseeing on the boat of this fantastic city, you can view the backyards of Suzhou residents, whitewashed houses with gray-tiled roofs, while bridges and narrow alleys criss-cross the passages.

    Because of the Grand Canal, thousands of businessmen gathered in the ancient Suzhou city. Nowadays, nearly half of the cargo shipment in Suzhou is borne by sea. The ancient city river, as a part of the Grand Canal, is just like a beautiful jade belt surrounding the city of Suzhou. The Ancient Canal area is not only a pergola of Suzhou, but also connects many historical and cultural relics of the city. Therefore, it becomes a popular tour line for domestic and foreign tourists.