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A modern glimpse of Suzhou

Culture China 14:58, 04-Apr-2026

CGTN

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As daylight softens, reflections gather on the water, turning the skyline into a quiet, golden mirror. /CGTN

Glass and steel frame the sky, shaping a modern skyline where structure meets light. /CGTN

The Ferris wheel rises against the sky, its clean lines echoing a city constantly reaching upward. /CGTN

Seen through the wheel's structure, Suzhou unfolds in layers – water, paths and distant streets. /CGTN

The Ferris wheel rises against the sky, its clean lines echoing a city constantly reaching upward. /CGTN

Glass and steel frame the sky, shaping a modern skyline where structure meets light. /CGTN

From waterfront cafés to open plazas, residents inhabit these spaces with an ease that defines Suzhou. /CGTN

Glass and steel frame the sky, shaping a modern skyline where structure meets light. /CGTN

Beyond its classical gardens, Suzhou reveals a striking modern skyline. A giant Ferris wheel rises by the lakeside; a soaring winged sculpture captures a moment of motion and the iconic Gate of the Orient stands as a bold urban landmark. Glass, steel and light reshape the city's silhouette, reflecting both ambition and rhythm. In Suzhou, tradition and modernity don't compete – they coexist, quietly redefining the city's horizon.