Suzhou is located in the southeast of Jiangsu Province, bordering Shanghai to the east and Zhejiang Province to the south. To the north of Suzhou is the Yangtze River, and to the west is Taihu Lake, the third largest freshwater lake in China. The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal is the longest canal in the world, running peacefully through the city. The city is famous for its splendid gardens and beautiful scenery.

Suzhou Garden is an overall work of art composed of architecture, landscape and plants, integrating the beauty of nature, architecture and painting. Therefore, this is a valuable legacy of Chinese cultural treasures.

There are more than 100 surviving classical gardens in the urban area. In 1997, classical gardens including the Humble Administrator's Garden, Master of the Nets Garden, Canglang Pavilion, The Lingering Garden and the Lion Grove were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The most famous gardens are the Humble Administrator's Garden and the Lingering Garden. These are often ranked among China's four major gardens, along with the Summer Palace in Beijing and the Summer Resort in Chengde, Hebei Province. The private gardens here are especially pleasant on foggy days, and Suzhou's narrow streets and alleys can make you romantic and relaxed.

Suzhou's cultural attractions and temples are also worth a visit. The unique atmosphere and architecture of Hanshan Temple are unforgettable. The 108 ringing of the bells on New Year's Eve is one of the most glorious and charming scenes of this ancient temple. Additionally, Huqiu Mountain is a great place to explore and spend a lazy afternoon in a historical setting.

Suzhou not only has a long history, but also has modern facilities and charm. The city has many large and convenient recreational facilities. Suzhou Amusement Park, known as "Oriental Disneyland", and Taihu Pearl Lakeside Resort are the best places for vacation and leisure. In addition, Suzhou's famous ancient water towns, such as Ruli Town and Zhouzhuang Water Town, are also moving towards world heritage sites to appreciate Suzhou's unique local customs and culture.

Suzhou is located in the temperate zone and has a subtropical maritime monsoon climate with four seasons, moderate temperatures and abundant rainfall. The city is low-lying, with plains covering 55% of the total area. With a network of rivers and canals and fertile land, the city is home to a variety of agricultural products. The main crops vary from rice to wheat, rapeseed, cotton, mulberry and fruits. Its specialties include Yangtze River saury, Taihu whitebait and Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs. Make sure you don't miss the local Biluochun tea, which will leave you feeling refreshed after your meal.

Suzhou's nightlife is different from other cities. One of the best ways to spend an evening here is to take a boat ride across the city's moat, where you can see panoramic views of the ancient city. In addition, the special night garden of Master of the Nets Garden also provides night opera and Chinese classical music performances.

Suzhou's profound cultural and historical heritage as an ancient capital has made it one of China's premier tourist cities.