Tourists sail in a traditional hand-paddled boat along the ancient canals of Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, on June 27, 2024. /CFP
Tourists sail in a traditional hand-paddled boat along the ancient canals of Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, on June 27, 2024. /CFP
Tourists sail in a traditional hand-paddled boat along the ancient canals of Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, on June 27, 2024. /CFP
Tourists sail in a traditional hand-paddled boat along the ancient canals of Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, on June 27, 2024. /CFP
Just as gondolas are to Venice, Suzhou – dubbed "the Venice of the East" by Venetian merchant and explorer Marco Polo – has its own iconic wooden boats! Riding in one of these traditional hand-paddled boats, winding through the city's ancient waterways and experiencing its ever-changing charm, has become a popular choice for visitors.