Suzhou, a typical representative of the Jiangnan water towns, is known as the "Venice of the East." The city is crisscrossed with waterways, and numerous gardens of the Yangtze River Delta and ancient water towns are nestled within: the Humble Administrator's Garden, Master-of-Fishnets Garden, Zhouzhuang waterside town, and Luzhi town... together with Jinji Lake Business Travel District, they form a captivating city where modern and ancient beauty intertwines.
Suzhou is also a famous city by virtue of its plentiful handicrafts and folk art, including the awe-inspiring Kunqu Opera – the progenitor of all Chinese operas, and the intangible cultural heritage item of Suzhou embroidery.