A guide to beautiful GuiZhou 贵州 province

With 4K World Wanderings ... 1. *Pingjiang Road:* A historic street lined with traditional buildings, teahouses, and shops, offering a glimpse into the ancient lifestyle of Suzhou. 2. *Humble Administrator's Garden (Zhuo Zheng Yuan):* One of the most famous classical gardens in China, known for its beautiful ponds, rock formations, and traditional pavilions. 3. *Lingering Garden (Liu Yuan):* Another UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring exquisite landscaping, intricate architecture, and serene water features. 4. *Master of the Nets Garden (Wangshi Yuan):* A smaller yet beautifully designed garden, showcasing classical Chinese garden aesthetics. 5. *Suzhou Museum:* Designed by the renowned architect I.M. Pei, this museum houses a vast collection of ancient Chinese art, ceramics, and cultural artifacts. 6. *Tiger Hill (Hu Qiu):* A historic site with a leaning pagoda, ancient tombs, and beautiful landscapes, offering panoramic views of Suzhou. 7. *Shantang Street:* An ancient canal street bustling with traditional shops, restaurants, and cultural performances. 8. *Suzhou Silk Museum:* A museum dedicated to the history and art of silk production, showcasing exquisite silk garments and weaving techniques. 9. *Pan Gate (Pan Men):* A historic city gate and water gate, part of Suzhou's ancient city wall, featuring beautiful gardens and waterways. 10. *Lion Grove Garden (Shizilin):* Known for its labyrinthine rock formations, this garden is a masterpiece of Chinese landscaping. 11. *Hanshan Temple:* An ancient Buddhist temple with a famous bell, immortalized in classical Chinese poetry. 12. *Suzhou Industrial Park:* A modern district showcasing the blend of traditional and contemporary architecture, with beautiful water features and green spaces. 13. *Ancient Canal:* A boat ride along the ancient canal offers a scenic and relaxing way to explore Suzhou's water town charm. 14. *Twin Pagodas:* Historical pagodas that are an iconic symbol of Suzhou, offering insights into the city's religious and architectural history. 15. *Canglang Pavilion (Surging Wave Pavilion):* The oldest garden in Suzhou, known for its elegant design and tranquil ambiance. 16. *Pingjiang Historic District:* A well-preserved area with narrow lanes, traditional houses, and waterways, perfect for a leisurely stroll. 17. *Tongli Water Town:* A nearby ancient water town, famous for its well-preserved architecture, stone bridges, and tranquil canals. 18. *Wumen Bridge:* An ancient stone bridge offering picturesque views of the canals and traditional Suzhou architecture. 19. *Suzhou Pingtan Museum:* A museum dedicated to the traditional Suzhou performing art of Pingtan, featuring music, storytelling, and opera. 20. *Beisi Pagoda:* A historic pagoda offering stunning views of Suzhou and its surrounding landscapes.

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Making baozi (steamed buns) with freshly ground wheat flour. Real, down to earth life; beautiful. Don't miss it ...

Creative, talented and visionary expats in China. A special documentary series with CCTV English. Inspiring stories of overseas people making their life in China ... * Preserving the Chinese language * 'Gemini' - French / Chinese pop couple * Innovative t-shirt designer * Cross-cultural architect * Martial arts and calligraphy * Wind power engineer * TianJin city guide magazine publisher and the 'Beijing Beatles' * Engineering manager * The 'Sound Guy' * Restaurant management * Creative art installations * Children's photographer * English teacher * International chef * 'Tribal Fusion' dance

ZheJiang province. Xī Hú is a fresh water lake with the city on side. There are numerous temples, pagodas, gardens, bridges and artificial islands within and around the lake. West Lake is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as an outstanding example of Chinese garden arts and the guiding principle of harmony between human and nature.

HangZhou lies 180 kilometers south west of ShangHai in the YangTse River Delta and is the capital of ZheJiang province. With abundant natural scenery, including the famous West Lake, HangZhou has been a popular city for over 2,000 years when it was founded during the Qin dynasty. It is listed as one of the seven great ancient capitals of China. The West Lake covers 6 square km and is surrounded by historical sites and scenic areas. HangZhou lies at the southern end of the Grand Canal of China, with a length of nearly 1,800 km; at the northern end lies BeiJing. It was completed around 600 AD during the Sui dynasty. The longest man-made canal in the world, by far, it is a fine example of China's achievements, which include invention of the canal lock (Song dynasty; 10th century). HangZhou is also noted for tea, silk, umbrellas and fans.

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